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Get inspired to research land for metal detecting or historical research in new ways!
/// The first in a series of conversations with pros in their field, Paul Whitewick, filmmaker, explorer and researcher of historical land shares his expert tips and resources to help metal detecting enthusiasts find the story in historical land. In this video you will learn from Paul’s research process, including:
✔️ Getting curious: how to ask the right questions to find the story of your permission
✔️ Tips and online resources for researching the history and context of your land
✔️ What we can learn from walking the landscape
✔️ Understanding footpaths, Roman roads and old drove routes
✔️ What to look for in maps and LiDAR
✔️ Using ancient Anglo-Saxon charters and Domesday Book records to help us understand the land and our finds
✔️ Long-gone canals and railways and what they can tell us
Online resources Paul discusses are listed here:
Archi UK archiuk.com
National Library of Scotland maps nls.uk
British History Online www.british-hi...
Allotment Fox Anglo-Saxon charter enthusiast @allotmentfox
Wikimedia www.wikimedia.org
Historic Environment Records in your area
saxonhistory.c...
railmaponline.com
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[PS his is the first time I’ve recorded a conversation between me 'plus guest' - I have no idea what I’m doing, as a result I’ve had to edit out a lot of my own wittering. Sorry about my editing and audio skills but I’m learning as I go!]
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Bye for now! Miss D.