From fields to forts — Greaves Ash’s role in Roman Britain
I see some squiggly lines on the map, paired with fancy Gothic writing, and I just can't resist taking a look. And more often than not, it turns up a gem.
This is Greaves Ash, close to Linhope, high up in the Breamish Valley. Turns out, it is a big Romano-British settlement, with the obvious remains of many roundhouses, walls, and trac ...
Autumnal Reverie at Branton Lakes
Strolling around the Breamish valley in Northumberland after days of relentless rain, one simply cannot ignore the fact that autumn's colours have hit their peak. Just a few days back, they seemed rather withered, but the rain has injected vibrant life into the dying leaves, rejuvenating them quite remarkably.
About a week ago, prior to the arrival of Storm Babet, the count ...
Mick Garratt
