Cross beasts
Latest carving in the longhall, based on images on the 8th century Ruthwell Cross in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, a location that was then part of the Kingdom of Northumbria. The animals […]
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Fresco detail
Work on the frescos continues, with a palm tree theme to one column and the awkward space in the corner filled by a theatre mask – reminds me of someone. […]
Monsters!
A monstrous invasion of the Saxon longhall has taken place. First a writhing dragon appeared nailed onto one of the main posts and then the arm of a ferocious fiend […]
Beowulf story
Mike’s wonderful carving telling the story of the Beowulf legend are finished, ready for installation in the longhall. The story starts on the bottom left panel, goes up and then […]
Worms, stairs and paint
Another busy week with continued work inside and outside the Roman building, making ready for fresco week and starting work on the stairs up to the porch. The Saxon longhall […]
Beowulf carvings
Mike revealed his wonderful carvings of the second part of the Beowulf story. These will go either side of the main door once they have been finished.
'Hands on Heritage' in the Avalon Marshes 