Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Regions - northern island
Devenish Island Monastic Site, Co.Fermanagh
The most important of Lough Erne's many island church settlements, Devenish was founded in the sixth century by Saint Molaise. Admire the beautifully carved, intricate details including a ruined Augustinian abbey with figures and sculptures and climb the round tower. The round tower stands at 30 metres (100ft) tall – internal ladders inside the tower mean the visitor can climb to the top and marvel at the spectacular views.
Also situated on the island are the walls of the Oratory of Saint Molaise who established the monastery in the 6th century, on a pilgrim route to Croagh Patrick.
Devenish Island can be found just outside Enniskillen, County Fermanagh approximately 1 and half miles by car, followed by a short boat trip.
For more details on boat tours to Devenish contact: Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre T: 028 6632 3110
While in the area why not visit another local island, White Island, which can be accessed via ferry which leaves from Castle Archdale Country Park.
Regions - wales
Denbigh Castle
Denbigh Castle is one of the castles built by King Edward I of England during his conquest of Wales. It stands on a rocky promontory above the small town of Denbigh.
The site of the castle was probably occupied from the early Christian period, with the possibility that a native Welsh fortress was built on the site and was being used as a royal centre immediately before the building of the current stone castle. The current stone castle was begun by Henry de Lacy, 3rd Earl of Lincoln, to whom King Edward had granted the territory, shortly after the defeat of the last native Welsh prince in 1282. The original plan of the castle consisted of a long span of curtain walls with irregularly spaced projecting, half round towers with two gateways. These original walls now form the town walls. The current castle was divided from the rest of the enclosed area by a newer set of more massive walls in the style of Caernarfon Castle, including the unique three-towered gatehouse that is its most striking feature. Although there is no hard evidence to prove it, it is widely believed that the architect responsible for these walls was the king's Master Mason, Master James of Saint George. The castle is also the home of one apparation of the "Grey Lady".
Denbigh Castle is one of the castles built by King Edward I of England during his conquest of Wales. It stands on a rocky promontory above the small town of Denbigh.
The site of the castle was probably occupied from the early Christian period, with the possibility that a native Welsh fortress was built on the site and was being used as a royal centre immediately before the building of the current stone castle. The current stone castle was begun by Henry de Lacy, 3rd Earl of Lincoln, to whom King Edward had granted the territory, shortly after the defeat of the last native Welsh prince in 1282. The original plan of the castle consisted of a long span of curtain walls with irregularly spaced projecting, half round towers with two gateways. These original walls now form the town walls. The current castle was divided from the rest of the enclosed area by a newer set of more massive walls in the style of Caernarfon Castle, including the unique three-towered gatehouse that is its most striking feature. Although there is no hard evidence to prove it, it is widely believed that the architect responsible for these walls was the king's Master Mason, Master James of Saint George. The castle is also the home of one apparation of the "Grey Lady".
Regiouns - Yorkshire
Roche Abbey
The soaring early Gothic transepts of this Cistercian monastery still survive to their original height and are ranked in importance with the finest early Gothic architecture in Britain. To complete your fun family day out in South Yorkshire why not visit close by Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, or Conisbrough Castle
Regions - Eastmiddlands
Gainsborough Old Hall
Regions - Scotland
Scotland Skara Brae.
Uncovered by a storm in 1850, the attraction presents a remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago.
Visitors can experience a vivid impression of the realities of a prehistoric village and see ancient homes fitted with stone beds, dressers and seats. A replica construction allows visitors to fully understand the interior of a prehistoric house.
An informative visitor centre provides touch-screen presentations, fact-finding quizzes for children and adults, and an opportunity to see artefacts discovered during archaeological excavations in the 1970s.
There is a cafe (which may have restricted opening hours in the winter) and a well stocked gift shop selling locally-made souvenirs and crafts.
Skara Brae is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site
Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
The neolithic settlement of Skara Brae lies near the dramatic white beach of the Bay of Skaill. Skara Brae is the best preserved groups of prehistoric houses in Western Europe.Uncovered by a storm in 1850, the attraction presents a remarkable picture of life around 5,000 years ago.
Visitors can experience a vivid impression of the realities of a prehistoric village and see ancient homes fitted with stone beds, dressers and seats. A replica construction allows visitors to fully understand the interior of a prehistoric house.
An informative visitor centre provides touch-screen presentations, fact-finding quizzes for children and adults, and an opportunity to see artefacts discovered during archaeological excavations in the 1970s.
There is a cafe (which may have restricted opening hours in the winter) and a well stocked gift shop selling locally-made souvenirs and crafts.
Skara Brae is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
YAC New magazine cover and spreads
I took on board what the bloke from legard jepson said and i have gona down the horrible history road. I used to love this stuff when i was younger, i still love watching films/ tv shows like gladiator, spartacus, conan, 300 ect so i have made a magazine for my 10 year old self. I have used the art of one of my favorite artists Cary Nord.
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Monday, 23 May 2011
Annual Report ideas
The shovel and why i have used it
The hardest few days work i have ever done involved a shovel so to me the shovel symbolizes hard work and an annual report should be about hard work paying off. Also archaeology is all about digging up the past so that works great too, i think people who see this will think about digging up things other than my hard work thing.
Here the 11th shovel is highlighted to symbolize the year 2011 and obviously next year the 12th shovel would be highlighted.
i think this one is my favorite so far.
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