Archaeology of the Edge

[close to the edge]

I understand there has been little or no formal archaeological study of Kinver Edge and so I was fortunate to spend a couple of days recently in the company of not one but two, very educated men, assisting in the start of what may become a very detailed survey. Funded by the National Trust, and supported by volunteer labour, a large area was subject to a preliminary investigation, extending over the hill-fort site, Nanny's rock, Vale's rock as far as the Worcs border and the slopes below the Edge as far as Kingsford Lane.
Without going into too much detail here, it became apparent that the full length of the Edge, extending far into Worcs, is a site of major importance. Clearly, people have lived and farmed in the area from ancient times, thousands of years before the arrival of the Romans. The hill-fort itself, assumed to date from the Iron-age is, I'm told, 'a classic Bronze-age structure, but with Neolithic origins'.
The plan is for further survey-work; the two archaeologists will return to present their findings in the near future.
Watch this space.

[Sniper]

This is really exciting news!

[Agenoria]

That sounds really interesting. I have always thought it strange that there seems to be very little knowledge of the Edge way back in history, and there must surely be lots of interesting things to find out.

I shall look forward to reading their findings.

[Admin]

I've been speaking with one of the Archeo types for a while, he's a drinking buddy. This is just the start of what's going on up there and given a bit of time this could become huge news - seriously, this is history book changing stuff.

[Typo]

Can we expect to see Tony Robinson and Co supping pints in the Steps anytime soon then?

[Sniper]

[kluless]

Baldrick: "I have a cunning plan - let's all go down to the Steps for a pint..."

[close to the edge]

I suspect that the Cameras will be discouraged as there is more ground[sic]work to do before a more general release of information. TR and the crew seem to 'cherry-pick' rather investigate thoroughly. All in the hands of the Archeo types.

[Sniper]

[Admin]

Just like him I reckon.