The Platinum Line

Tag: Archeology

  • Walking in the sacred Stonehenge landscape

    Stonehenge is probably the most famous Neolithic landmark in Europe. Many visitors come by coach and combine a short trip to see the visitor centre and the stones with a stop in Salisbury or Bath.  I think this is a pity as it was probably one of the largest Neolithic settlements in Britain. Under the short…

  • Marlborough aWiltshire town through history

    Marlborough aWiltshire town through history

    I belong to a history walking group and on Saturday we were told to meet at St. Peter’s Church in Marlborough. Marlborough is a small market town in Wiltshire about halfway between Bristol and London. Most English People recognise the name because Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa attended Marlborough College…

  • Two CADW sites to visit near Chepstow

    Two CADW sites to visit near Chepstow

    Carleon Roman Fort Our first outing was to Caerleon. Carleon which is just outside Newport was known as Isca by the Romans and is on the banks of the river Usk. Founded in A.D.  75 as the headquarters of the second Augustan legion. it was one of only three permanent legionary sites in Britain and…

  • Half term in Malaga

    Half term in Malaga

    One thing I was looking forward to when my children grew up was not having to go away during the school holidays.  However two of them decided to become teachers.  When my son asked if we fancied going to Spain for half term I leapt at the chance.   I am pleased to say I…