Hogbacks are Anglo-Scandinavian in origin, dated between 10th and 12th centuries, and have been found across areas of northern England and Scotland. Generally accepted as carved stone grave markers, the ‘roof shingles’ on the sides indicate a ‘house of the dead’. This copy, an accurate full-scale carved replica in local stone from an original in St […]
We had a fantastic time at the Scottish Lime Centre in Charlestown, Fife. Many thanks to Roz who hosted the Mortar Analysis course, and Callum who presented the Stone Analysis course – both experts in their fields and extremely knowledgeable. It was fascinating and very refreshing, in-depth and objective. Our thanks also to Anna, and to Scott. […]
The Heritage Skills in Education, through the North of England Civic Trust, introduced students to a programme of practical craft activities, local buildings and traditional craftspeople as a way of gaining “a new understanding of the heritage of their local area and how it could be cherished for future generations”. We worked with many students […]