https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:57:15 -0800 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:57:15 -0800 https://www.flickr.com/ https://farm66.staticflickr.com/65535/buddyicons/32884265@N00.jpg?1653572279#32884265@N00 https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55115758208/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55115758208/" title="Anchor Fragment"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55115758208_c683007a58_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Anchor Fragment" /></a></p> <p>This find appears to be a ferrous fragment from a small common/fisherman's-type anchor. The shank (central part) measures approximately 190 long and 23 mm thick. The fragment is likely to be 19-20th century, and no earlier than post medieval.<br /> <br /> This item was discovered through the aggregate industry and reported through the Marine Aggregates Reporting Protocol.<br /> <br /> For more about the protocol visit: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/our-work/marine-aggregate-industry-protocol-reporting-finds-archaeological-interest" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/our-work/marine-aggregate-industry-p...</a></p> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:57:15 -0800 2026-02-25T14:53:04-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55115758208 Anchor Fragment <p>This find appears to be a ferrous fragment from a small common/fisherman's-type anchor. The shank (central part) measures approximately 190 long and 23 mm thick. The fragment is likely to be 19-20th century, and no earlier than post medieval.<br /> <br /> This item was discovered through the aggregate industry and reported through the Marine Aggregates Reporting Protocol.<br /> <br /> For more about the protocol visit: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/our-work/marine-aggregate-industry-protocol-reporting-finds-archaeological-interest" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/our-work/marine-aggregate-industry-p...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch marine marinearchaeology marineaggregatesreportingprotocol seabed find discovery artefact anchor metal 225055 tarmac1214 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55093598243/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55093598243/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55093598243_56bc720075_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see an occupation deposit.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:58:53 -0800 2021-06-17T15:10:03-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55093598243 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see an occupation deposit.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology excavation dig digging community revitalisingredesdalelandscapepartnership yatesfield otterburn northumberland trench stone settlement prehistoric prehistory history roman romanobritish ironage 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55093757460/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55093757460/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55093757460_f150223286_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see an earth and stone bank, kerb stones and <br /> stone flag floor uncovered within a trench. <br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:58:52 -0800 2021-06-18T12:17:33-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55093757460 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see an earth and stone bank, kerb stones and <br /> stone flag floor uncovered within a trench. <br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology excavation dig digging community revitalisingredesdalelandscapepartnership yatesfield otterburn northumberland trench stone settlement prehistoric prehistory history roman romanobritish ironage 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55093757075/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55093757075/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55093757075_6039642d63_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a stone with a pecked rock art cup mark.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:58:52 -0800 2021-06-18T12:08:56-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55093757075 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a stone with a pecked rock art cup mark.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology excavation dig digging community revitalisingredesdalelandscapepartnership yatesfield otterburn northumberland trench stone settlement prehistoric prehistory history roman romanobritish ironage 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55093663579/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55093663579/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55093663579_e820ce4a03_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a tamped clay floor.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:58:52 -0800 2021-06-16T13:55:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55093663579 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a tamped clay floor.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology excavation dig digging community revitalisingredesdalelandscapepartnership yatesfield otterburn northumberland trench stone settlement prehistoric prehistory history roman romanobritish ironage 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55091849260/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55091849260/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55091849260_272ba414a4_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a stone platform uncovered within a trench.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:45:27 -0800 2021-06-16T13:55:37-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55091849260 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a stone platform uncovered within a trench.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology archaeological excavation digging communityexcavation trench yatesfield otterburn northumberland prehistoric prehistory history romanobritish ironage 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55091689793/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55091689793/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55091689793_9a1a6a7308_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a stone built sheep stell over the top of an earth and stone bank. <br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:45:27 -0800 2021-06-18T14:45:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55091689793 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a stone built sheep stell over the top of an earth and stone bank. <br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology archaeological excavation digging communityexcavation trench yatesfield otterburn northumberland prehistoric prehistory history romanobritish ironage 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55091689558/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55091689558/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55091689558_ed5fe540e2_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see an earth and stone bank uncovered within a trench. <br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:45:27 -0800 2021-06-16T14:42:32-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55091689558 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see an earth and stone bank uncovered within a trench. <br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology archaeological excavation digging communityexcavation trench yatesfield otterburn northumberland prehistoric prehistory history romanobritish ironage 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55088897137/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55088897137/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55088897137_9edb8ca0bb_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a flat stone found in the centre of a possible hut circle.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:10:31 -0800 2021-06-15T12:46:00-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55088897137 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a flat stone found in the centre of a possible hut circle.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology history prehistory revitalisingredesdalelandscapepartnership communityexcavation yatesfield otterburnranges northumberland trench excavation digging archaeologicalexcavation find discovery past enclosure huts stone roundhouse ironage lateironage flagstones romanobritish landscape 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55088897012/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55088897012/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55088897012_7be97aac1e_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a possible threshold, with an earth and stone bank.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:10:31 -0800 2021-06-15T15:48:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55088897012 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> Here we see a possible threshold, with an earth and stone bank.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology history prehistory revitalisingredesdalelandscapepartnership communityexcavation yatesfield otterburnranges northumberland trench excavation digging archaeologicalexcavation find discovery past enclosure huts stone roundhouse ironage lateironage flagstones romanobritish landscape 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55090145900/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55090145900/" title="Excavation at Yatesfield"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55090145900_72f8e01727_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Excavation at Yatesfield" /></a></p> <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:10:30 -0800 2021-06-16T13:56:03-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55090145900 Excavation at Yatesfield <p>In 2021, Wessex Archaeology supported archaeological investigations organised by the Revitalising Redesdale Landscape Partnership, supervising a community excavation on a probable prehistoric upland settlement at Yatesfield, Northumberland.<br /> <br /> Over the course of five days, a rough figure-of-eight shaped enclosure was uncovered, which had hut platforms built into its sides, along with a series of field terraces and enclosure banks to the east and west. Along the edge of the field terraces was at least one stone-floored roundhouse, with a dark burnt deposit covering the flagstones. This contained charred plant remains, the radiocarbon dating of which returned a Late Iron Age to Romano-British date.<br /> <br /> To learn more, read our blog post at: <a href="https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yatesfield-prehistoric-settlement-otterburn-northumberland" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/home-ranges-investigating-yates...</a><br /> <br /> Or view the full report, found at: <a href="https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1200060" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?r...</a></p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch wessex archaeology history prehistory revitalisingredesdalelandscapepartnership communityexcavation yatesfield otterburnranges northumberland trench excavation digging archaeologicalexcavation find discovery past enclosure huts stone roundhouse ironage lateironage flagstones romanobritish landscape 247270 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079950522/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079950522/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55079950522_a98eacf3a1_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:11:59 -0800 2022-09-16T12:45:09-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55079950522 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology salisbury portwayhouse staff education engagement events outreach officetours publicengagement publiclearning publicevents archaeologist heritage heritageopendays ceapproved learning community communityengagement communication behindthescenes https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55080849886/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55080849886/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55080849886_2e9a6747e3_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:11:58 -0800 2022-09-16T12:40:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55080849886 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology salisbury portwayhouse staff education engagement events outreach officetours publicengagement publiclearning publicevents archaeologist heritage heritageopendays ceapproved learning community communityengagement communication behindthescenes drawing thestudio illustration finds findsillustration recording https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55081107874/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55081107874/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55081107874_517cf36f59_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:11:57 -0800 2022-09-16T10:59:05-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55081107874 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology salisbury portwayhouse staff education engagement events outreach officetours publicengagement publiclearning publicevents archaeologist heritage heritageopendays ceapproved learning community communityengagement communication behindthescenes finds https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55081107869/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55081107869/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55081107869_f2a6378db2_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:11:57 -0800 2022-09-16T10:26:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55081107869 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology salisbury portwayhouse staff education engagement events outreach officetours publicengagement publiclearning publicevents archaeologist heritage heritageopendays ceapproved learning community communityengagement communication behindthescenes https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55081047218/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55081047218/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55081047218_28a3a64e3b_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:11:57 -0800 2022-09-16T13:58:07-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55081047218 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology salisbury portwayhouse staff education engagement events outreach officetours publicengagement publiclearning publicevents archaeologist heritage heritageopendays ceapproved learning community communityengagement communication behindthescenes https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079411864/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079411864/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55079411864_f713dfac26_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:57:23 -0800 2022-09-16T13:24:19-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55079411864 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology heritage heritageopendays tour officetours behindthescenes discovery learning education community communityengagement ceapproved communityevents communication engagement event outreach publicengagement portwayhouse archaeologist staff salisbury stem technology microscope https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079411779/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079411779/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55079411779_39869ccf8d_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:57:23 -0800 2022-09-16T13:07:48-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55079411779 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology heritage heritageopendays tour officetours behindthescenes discovery learning education community communityengagement ceapproved communityevents communication engagement event outreach publicengagement portwayhouse archaeologist staff salisbury https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079353108/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079353108/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55079353108_9dbdb8058a_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:57:23 -0800 2022-09-16T11:11:30-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55079353108 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology heritage heritageopendays tour officetours behindthescenes discovery learning education community communityengagement ceapproved communityevents communication engagement event outreach publicengagement portwayhouse archaeologist staff salisbury https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079514195/ <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/wessexarchaeology/">Wessex Archaeology</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wessexarchaeology/55079514195/" title="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55079514195_05635c33a9_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022" /></a></p> <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:57:22 -0800 2022-09-16T11:05:24-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/55079514195 Behind the Scenes at Portway House, 2022 <p>As part of Heritage Open Days 2022, members of the public were invited on ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours of our head office, Portway House, where they were able to speak to staff and learn more about the work of Wessex Archaeology.</p> Wessex Archaeology wessexarchaeology wessexarch archaeology heritage heritageopendays tour officetours behindthescenes discovery learning education community communityengagement ceapproved communityevents communication engagement event outreach publicengagement portwayhouse archaeologist staff salisbury https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en