BasedInChurton

@BasedInChurton

Londoner living in Churton, exploring the area and blogging about heritage, visits, walks, food and anything else that makes me smile.

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Joined July 2021

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jul 26

A month ago I knew almost nothing about the National Eisteddfod or Gorsedd circles, but what a fascinating learning curve to do the research on the stone circle at Plas Newydd, Llangollen. It looks prehistoric but was built for the 1908 Eisteddfod. More at wp.me/pcZwQK-7Lm

BasedInChurton's tweet image. A month ago I knew almost nothing about the National Eisteddfod or Gorsedd circles, but what a fascinating learning curve to do the research on the stone circle at Plas Newydd, Llangollen. It looks prehistoric but was built for the 1908 Eisteddfod. More at wp.me/pcZwQK-7Lm

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Dr Mike Nevell@Archaeology_tea · Jul 24

Editing the final proofs for the latest book for the fab @amberleybooks #industrialarchaeology

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jul 22

I've been in Chester more often than usual recently, and as I never miss a visit to the Cheese Shop at Northgate it has been very bad for the waistline but great for the taste-buds. They have an anniversary event on 2nd August, which sounds like a win!

BasedInChurton's tweet image. I've been in Chester more often than usual recently, and as I never miss a visit to the Cheese Shop at Northgate it has been very bad for the waistline but great for the taste-buds. They have an anniversary event on 2nd August, which sounds like a win!

BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jul 15

Yesterday's sun-and-rain walk along the Sustrans cycle and pedestrian lane and boardwalk along the Dee estuary from Burton was super. I plan to walk the whole thing now that I have seen the fantastic wetlands and amazing views. Full details on the blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-7PR

BasedInChurton's tweet image. Yesterday's sun-and-rain walk along the Sustrans cycle and pedestrian lane and boardwalk along the Dee estuary from Burton was super. I plan to walk the whole thing now that I have seen the fantastic wetlands and amazing views. Full details on the blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-7PR

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Friendless Churches@friendschurches · Jul 14

The east window of St Deiniol’s, Worthenbury contains some stunning fragments of medieval stained glass — but where did this glass originally come from? 1/8 📷 All images of the glass at St Deiniol's, Worthenbury

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Butterfly Conservation 🦋@savebutterflies · Jul 11

This Red Admiral has fluttered onto your feed to let you know that the #BigButterflyCount is just 1 week away! Get ready to count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org 📷: Michael Preston

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🅰ntiquity Journal@AntiquityJ · Jul 11

The Roman occupation of Britain has been seen as having little cultural impact, with stable Iron Age identities reasserting themselves after the Romans left. In practice, the Romans transformed identities in complex ways which are not easy to examine. 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2…

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jul 11

Some compelling new proposals on the archaeology of Roman Chester were introduced by Julian Baum at the Festival of Ideas, focusing on the weir and the Roodee, as the basis for future research, receiving a very positive response from the audience. More at wp.me/pcZwQK-7OT

BasedInChurton's tweet image. Some compelling new proposals on the archaeology of Roman Chester were introduced by Julian Baum at the Festival of Ideas, focusing on the weir and the Roodee, as the basis for future research, receiving a very positive response from the audience. More at wp.me/pcZwQK-7OT

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jul 10

Many thanks to Dr Peter Carrington for introducing a large group of us to so many remains of Roman Chester that I had no idea existed on guided a walk during the Festival of Ideas. It brought the Roman town and all its changes to life. More on my blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-7OD

BasedInChurton's tweet image. Many thanks to Dr Peter Carrington for introducing a large group of us to so many remains of Roman Chester that I had no idea existed on guided a walk during the Festival of Ideas. It brought the Roman town and all its changes to life. More on my blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-7OD

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jul 10

Prof Claire Chatterton's lecture about the Chester/Deva lunatic asylum during the Festival of Ideas was excellent, covering the 1st 100 years from 1829. A good crowd and some great questions. Looking forward to reading her future research. More on my blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-7Oj

BasedInChurton's tweet image. Prof Claire Chatterton's lecture about the Chester/Deva lunatic asylum during the Festival of Ideas was excellent, covering the 1st 100 years from 1829. A good crowd and some great questions. Looking forward to reading her future research. More on my blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-7Oj

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jul 2

I did this guided visit two years ago, and it was excellent. You can see my photographs here wp.me/pcZwQK-4mf, but the very special and intimate character of the church is something that can only be experienced in person. Enjoy.

CCadw@cadwwales · Jun 11

One of Wales’ hidden gems, it’s located in splendid isolation overlooking the River Dee. But what’s so valuable about it? Like nearby Rug Chapel, Llangar gives little hint of what lies within. Join us for guided tour this Sunday: cadw.gov.wales/llangar-old-pa…

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The Poulton Project@PoultonProject · Jul 2

Our 2025 fieldschool with the University of Nottingham has started. We are investigating an area of dense Iron Age, Roman, and medieval features. Our students are already finding roundhouse gullies, pits, and a host of finds! #archaeology #ironage

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Clare Dudman@Dwuddy · Jun 28

Just travelled back 300 million years to an equatorial forest now known as ⁦@StoriBrymbo⁩ - the best preserved fossilised forest in Europe. Well worth a visit!

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jun 25

I haven't dug anything interesting out of the garden for an absolute age, but thought this worth a mention just for fun. Unlike the gollywog sherd, which took me a moment to work out, it was perfectly obvious that this was a souvenir from Llanfair PG! wp.me/pcZwQK-7LN

BasedInChurton's tweet image. I haven't dug anything interesting out of the garden for an absolute age, but thought this worth a mention just for fun. Unlike the gollywog sherd, which took me a moment to work out, it was perfectly obvious that this was a souvenir from Llanfair PG! wp.me/pcZwQK-7LN

BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jun 25

At long last I got around to writing up a walk from Llangollen to Castell Dinas Bran, nowhere near as strenuous as it might seem. The ruins are great, the geology fascinating and views glorious, all best on a clear dry day. Details of the walk and history: wp.me/pcZwQK-Zp

BasedInChurton's tweet card. I have been visiting Dinas Brân on and off for decades, but have never got around to writing it up. It was one of my favourite walks with the family dog in the 1980s when my parents lived hereabou…

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jun 12

A year ago I first did a super circular along the south bank of the Dee, crossing on the lovely 1923 suspension bridge, and returning via the Grosvenor park and the Chester river promenade. I've just got around to writing it up with all the key sights: wp.me/pcZwQK-7BG

BasedInChurton's tweet image. A year ago I first did a super circular along the south bank of the Dee, crossing on the lovely 1923 suspension bridge, and returning via the Grosvenor park and the Chester river promenade. I've just got around to writing it up with all the key sights: wp.me/pcZwQK-7BG

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chestertouristcom@chestertourist · Jun 10

The Handbridge Chester Summer Festival. Sunday 29th June 2025. 'Save the date' #Chester

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Clare Dudman@Dwuddy · Jun 10

St John’s Church, Chester celebrates 950 years on Saturday 14th June 11.00am stjohnschester.uk/celebrating-95…

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · Jun 4

A visit to Birkenhead Priory includes the ruins of the 1822 St Mary's Church. The tower has fabulous views from the top, and is also a memorial to the 101 who died in the submarine HMS Thetis, which sank off the north Wales coast. More on the blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-5oE

BasedInChurton's tweet image. A visit to Birkenhead Priory includes the ruins of the 1822 St Mary's Church. The tower has fabulous views from the top, and is also a memorial to the 101 who died in the submarine HMS Thetis, which sank off the north Wales coast. More on the blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-5oE

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BasedInChurton@BasedInChurton · May 31

It's not every church that carries musket-holes from combat during the Civil War within the church itself, but St Chad's in Holt next to the medieval bridge is one of them. Lots of splendid features in this Grade 1 listed church including a stunning font. wp.me/pcZwQK-4ae

BasedInChurton's tweet image. It's not every church that carries musket-holes from combat during the Civil War within the church itself, but St Chad's in Holt next to the medieval bridge is one of them. Lots of splendid features in this Grade 1 listed church including a stunning font.
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