by Richard | May 17, 2021 | May
So, as we kick off National Archaeology Week, we’d like to share with you one of the more interesting finds so far. As the title is a bit of a giveaway, I’ll cut straight to the chase. No teasing. We found an anvil. You don’t get more blacksmithery...
by Richard | May 14, 2021 | May
We’re well and truly getting into it now. For the last few weeks attention has turned to the western portion of the site, where a layer of clay and some patches of burning indicated that we were getting close to (or indeed on) deposits associated with the...
by Richard | May 3, 2021 | April, Media
For those who cannot get enough of all things convict, join me, your intrepid and devastatingly witty host, on a tour through Van Diemen’s Land. Marvel at the probation system. Gasp at what remains. Cry at what has been lost. Soundcloud link for a talk given 1...
by Richard | Apr 29, 2021 | April
It’s been a very busy three weeks – hence you have not been hearing from R Tuffin. However, don’t despair – I am back. Back with news and some views. These last weeks have seen us aided by archaeologists Caitlin D’Gluyas and Martin Gibbs....
by Richard | Apr 1, 2021 | April
Yes, yes, it’s been a while I know. We’ve been BUSY. Plus, there’s been rain, other things to do and – most importantly – I really haven’t had the energy to write anything. Work is just about complete on getting off the last of what...
