Kenny Brophy

@urbanprehisto

I'm the urban prehistorian, exploring the contemporary archaeology of prehistory. Keeper of Hookland's Stones. Glasgow’s Archaeologist in Residence (unofficial)

theurbanprehistorian.wordpress.com

Joined May 2014

Kenny Brophy
@urbanprehisto
4h
I'll be excavating - with @ArchScot @EddieCStewart - Camphill enclosure (near flagpole) in Queen's Park, Glasgow from 24th August for 2 weeks. Open day Saturday 29th. Potentially oldest upstanding monument in Glasgow! #UrbanPrehistory. Follow on #CamphillDig26 #UrbanPrehistory
Kenny Brophy
@urbanprehisto
6h
New #UrbanPrehistory blog post (it's been a while). Bunkerology, an exploration of two 20th century reconstructed souterrains & the merits of heritage concrete-enhancement. Thanks to @HuwDWilliams & inspired by @Goblinmerchant & @LukeBennett13
theurbanprehistorian.wordpress.com
Bunkerology
What is bunkerology? Luke Bennett coined this term to characterise the phenomenon of those with an interest, even obsession, with exploring underground concrete military facilities. In other words,…
Kenny Brophy
@urbanprehisto
15h
#UrbanPrehistory that also features on the cover of my new book…
Danny Baker
@prodnose
23h
Who remembers when we were dreamers and reached for the stars? Thinking tonight of the Marble Arch Mound.
Kenny Brophy
@urbanprehisto
Aug 19
God that was a miserable dig at times!
CLUTHA Archaeology Group
@CluthaArchaeo
Aug 19
Nine years ago volunteers at Blackhill Dig overlooking the Clyde Valley. Glasgow University Students and volunteers from the community.
Kenny Brophy
@urbanprehisto
Aug 15
#UrbanPrehistory
Dr Francis Young
@DrFrancisYoung
Aug 15
Raising a glass to the South Zeal menhir, the only megalith in Britain to have a pub built around it 🍻