Archaeology and geology by Lois

A mystery

When you first see Silbury Hill in Wiltshire in just looks so extraordinary  – is it natural, is it man-made, what was it for, who made it and why? You can’t help but ponder on these questions, and actually you won’t ever know most of the answers except yes, it is man-made. It is the […]

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Lichen by Lois

Ancient stones and lichen

We went to West Kennet long barrow, an ancient chambered tomb… I have wanted to visit for so long, and a few days ago we did. before I write about the tomb itself, let me share some lichen: Wonderful black lichen… I’ve never seen any like this before! … or maybe it’s not lichen, maybe […]

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