Medieval Moat Larking with Jason Sandy
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Imagine if you were given the opportunity to go beachcombing in the drained moat of a medieval castle in Europe.
That once-in-a-lifetime chance was given to Jason Sandy and friends who were asked by the Museum of London and Historic Royal Palaces to conduct an archaeological survey of the moat surrounding the ancient Tower of London castle which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In preparation for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in June 2022, the moat was partially excavated to install a new irrigation system to water the new “Superbloom” gardens consisting of 20 million wildflowers.
Jason gave a talk about his unique experience and showing us the extraordinary artifacts they found while searching the medieval moat. You won’t believe the incredible history they uncovered, which dates back to the Middle Ages!
Connect with Jason online on Instagram at / jasonmudlark and on Facebook at / jason.mudlark .
Thanks to Beachcombing Club
Thank you to all the Beachcombing Club members, especially the Gold and Silver members who made this project possible. GOLD: Kristina Braga, Jodie Bushey, Lori Christofferson, Emma Claughton, Karen Cooper, Christine Crawford, Bryna Darling, Joanna Farrell, Madeleine Fontillas Ronk, Jodie Greene, Holly Hanau Koncz, Laurel Holubik, Terri Kirby Hathaway, Kimberly Jennings, Betty La Salla, Julie Lynn, Jennifer Matos, Anne Mauro, Joseph Murray, Ken Overly, Cynthia Raffaele, Jason Sandy, Svea Scholten, Tammy Schuetz Cook, Laurie Silver
, Bernadette Skipper, Christine Solorio, Lala Stein, Angela Swartz, Becky Thielbar, Glenn Tolle. SILVER: Ginger Bowman, Joanne Blanchard, Marylyn Broomhall, Lynn Burress, Adrienne Creemers Van Dun, Karen Davis , Amy Dries, Christine Gavin , Debbie Kasyan, Brendan Keeley, Katherine Mullaney Wittig, Marie-Anne Norcross, Janice Piazza, Heike Schneider, Linda Schnell, Asheley Simpson, Diana Smith, Scott Smith, Janice Thomas, Kathy Tiffany, Elisa Turdo, Michelle Wilkes, Caryl Yaiser. Learn more at www.beachcombing.club.
So glad to be able to see Jason and the other mudlarks who were able to participate in this amazing, historic event. The Thames Society of Mudlarks and MOLA do an incredible job in preserving these historic artifacts, especially those from the Moat at the Tower. Thank you!
It was a great collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces in finding the lost artefacts and preserving them for future generations to enjoy.
What a magical adventure! Thanks for taking us along!
You're welcome, Megan! I'm glad you enjoyed the adventure.
Love seeing all of these amazing things you find on the Thames!! Thanks for having this contest!!
You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you like seeing the artefacts found in the Thames.
So appreciate the video and Jasons presentation. Today I was able to watch the full video and it is fantastic to learn about the history and Jasons incredible experience of being able to be part of the team to help. The beautiful book will be an opportunity to further in depth knowledge of the history of the castle and moat. Thank you!
Thanks, Karyn. Much appreciated! I'm glad you learned something new about the medieval castle.
The Cap badge from a Scots Guard is a great find! I love all the pottery and loved that they used the moat as a flower bed space for the Queens 70th Anniversary of her Coronation!
Yes, I was quite excited when the cap badge was identified. The Scots Guards are iconic.
What an extraordinary experience! Thank you for sharing with us! The medieval floor tile was one of my favorites!
You're welcome. I really like the medieval floor tile too. I wish it could speak and tell us about the people who stepped on the tile hundreds of years ago.
Thank you Jason for another amazing video and all of the knowledge you share. I can't wait to return!
It was so nice going for dinner at the Mayflower pub followed by mudlarking afterwards. Please let me know when you come back to London again.
LOVE Jason's Books!!! The History of all the things he finds is Amazing~ I do have a signed stamped copy of his Book " Thames Mudlarking " Searching For London's Lost Treasures which is so well written and a great read that I won through another of you contest so Good Luck Everyone !!!! Congratulations Jason!
Thanks, Elizabeth. I'm glad you won a copy of the previous book. I hope you enjoy reading the new book!
Love watching your adventures!!!
Thanks for posting!
You're welcome, Roger. I'm glad you liked the presentation.
Amazing to see so many things come to light that would otherwise have been lost. Great to see the cooperation between all parties. You have inspired me to dust off my detector!
Thanks, Cam. Yes, it was a great collaboration between Historic Royal Palaces, Museum of London and Society of Thames Mudlarks!
Absolutely love the history,
Finds, and amazing journeys Jason takes you on! His first book was superb! Can’t wait to get my copy
Of this!’ 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks, Tarah! I really hope you enjoy reading the new book.
So fascinating.. thanks so much for this
Thanks for giving such an interesting presentation! Your new book looks very well done.🙂 📕
Thanks, Lori. Hopefully you can get a copy of the new book.
wow, such interesting finds!!! Congrats on the book!!
Thanks, Kevin. I hope you enjoy reading the new book.
Thank you for the interesting presentation! As a fellow history geek and beachlark, always up to hearing what others have found lbeneath our soil and sand.
Me too. I'm always amazed what people are still finding on beaches and in fields.
This is amazing! Someday... :)
Thanks, Sonya. I'm glad you enjoyed the presentation.
Interesting finds ; it will be interesting to compare these with the official archaeological report . I am from Scotland and was interested to see the spongeware. The brown rim printing is a rarer palette for spongeware in Scotland . Historically Scottish regiments could be found on the frontline . French / English history is very turbulent . The Auld Alliance with the Scots / French is more interesting and reflective of the Royal bloodlines. As a Fifer ; I would love to think the spongeware originated in Fife from the kilns of David Methven ; however it could also feasibly be Irish or Welsh ; who used the brown palette also . Richard 111's remains were found buried under a car park ;perhaps poetic justice .
Thanks for the information about Scottish spongeware. I will let you know when the archaeologists post their report.
Hi Jason, Your discussion and photos of what you and four other Mudlarking men found metal detecting the castle moat is awesome and educational! I was engrossed throughout your video after reading about it on Beaching Magazine’s email.
I have several books on Mudlark finds from licensed longtime Mudlarkers, and each has become a repeat read. The color photographs add greatly to the subject matter!! I look forward to buying your book, reading about your finds, and the sections including several other Mudlarkers from young to old!!
Wishing you great success with your book!
Cheers,
Pam Korinke
PS Do you have an Instagram Account by chance?
Should read: Beachcombing Magazine
Thanks, Pamela. I really hope you like reading the new book! It's packed with over 500 colour images over 300 pages.