Sinkhole Uncovers Hidden Ancient Crypt at Somerset Graveyard Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt somerset allsaintschurch graveyard ancient tomb martock archaeology church A large sinkhole opened up unexpectedly at All Saints' Church cemetery in Martock, Somerset, revealing an ancient underground crypt believed to date back to before the 1700s. The hole, approximately 12 feet wide, appeared on … Read More
Sinkhole Reveals Ancient Crypt in Martock Churchyard Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt martock somerset allsaints churchyard heritage ancient tomb restoration A sudden sinkhole has opened up in the cemetery of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, uncovering a hidden ancient crypt believed to date back over 300 years. The sinkhole, approximately 12 feet wide, emerged on … Read More
Threatened Veteran Tree by Rugby Stadium Could Become Bath’s Own Sycamore Gap Saturday, May 10, 2025 bath rugby stadium tree environment conservation ancient greenparty planning recreationground sport Green Party councillors have raised serious concerns that Bath Rugby’s ambitious plan to build an 18,000-seat stadium at the Recreation Ground could threaten a treasured veteran copper beech tree nearby. Situated in the heart … Read More
Shepton Mallet Prison Launches New Turf Wars Escape Room Experience Saturday, April 26, 2025 escape room shepton mallet prison turf wars puzzles teamwork challenges artefact games master ancient adrenaline Shepton Mallet Prison, the world’s oldest prison, has introduced an adrenaline-pumping escape room experience called Turf Wars: A New Realm. Nestled within the prison’s ancient walls, teams will face off in a … Read More
Family Fun at Roman Baths' Easter Quest Sunday, April 6, 2025 roman baths easter family ancient crafts torchlit tours activities history bath exploration This Easter, The Roman Baths in Bath is offering an array of activities for families to enjoy. Children can participate in the Archaeology Adventure, where they can unearth replica Roman artefacts in an excavation experience … Read More
Discovery of Prehistoric Burial Site Predating Stonehenge in Dorset Saturday, March 8, 2025 prehistoric burial ancient site dorset flagstones stonehenge monument radiocarbon analysis Archaeological research on the prehistoric Dorset burial site called Flagstones has revealed it to be the earliest large circular enclosure in Britain. Situated near Dorchester, the monument has been redated to around 3,200 … Read More