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archaeology1 month ago•24 min saved

Forgotten Cold War Bunker Unearthed Beneath Scarborough Castle

Archaeologists using ground-penetrating radar uncovered a 1960s Royal Observer Corps bunker buried inside Scarborough Castle; sealed in 1968, its exact location had faded from memory until the dig revealed a waterlogged interior whose preserved features include a wooden door and paint. The bunker, designed to house up to 60 staff with basic air, water, and sewage systems but no heating, adds a new Cold War chapter to a site whose history spans Iron Age to Anglo-Saxon times, though there are no immediate plans to open it to visitors.

via ZME Science|

#archaeology #cold-war #english-heritage

archaeology1 month ago•5 min saved

Hidden Cold War Bunker Unearthed Beneath Scarborough Castle

English Heritage archaeologists, backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, uncovered a sealed Royal Observer Corps Cold War bunker buried inside Scarborough Castle. Built in 1963 and sealed in 1968, the post featured bunk beds, communications rooms, an air‑filtration system and a 30‑day water reserve, with no windows. The find, part of a ROC centennial effort, deepens understanding of Britain’s civil‑defense network and paves the way for further study, including comparisons with a nearby restored York bunker.

via Indian Defence Review|

#archaeology #cold-war #english-heritage

culture-and-events1 year ago•2 min saved

Stonehenge Solstice Sunrise Draws 15,000 Amid Climate Protest

Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise, a rare occasion allowing close access to the stones. Despite a recent protest by Just Stop Oil, the event proceeded smoothly with English Heritage successfully removing the paint. Visitors from around the world, including spiritual communities, celebrated the event, which was marked by a safe and positive atmosphere.

via BBC.com|

#culture-and-events #english-heritage #just-stop-oil

art-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

"Restored: 17th-century portrait of noblewoman reveals original beauty after removal of cosmetic touch-ups and filters"

English Heritage has restored a 17th-century portrait of noblewoman Diana Cecil, removing cosmetic touch-ups that were added in the late 19th or early 20th century. The painting, which will be displayed at Kenwood House in London, had undergone alterations to make Cecil's lips fuller and her hairline brought forward. The restoration project also revealed the artist's signature and an earlier date than previously believed. The portrait will be exhibited alongside a portrait of Cecil's husband, the 1st Earl of Elgin.

via CNN|

#17th-century #art-and-culture #diana-cecil