Bronze Age Site - Liddle Burnt Mound
In 1957, a year prior to finding the Tomb, Ronnie had a similar stoke of luck when he dug into a mound of burnt stone revealing a man-made wall. The true extent of his discovery was only realised during the full excavation by archaeologist John Hedges and his team in 1973 and 1974.
For many years it was thought that this structure could have been a family dwelling, featuring a large central cooking pot, a fireplace, a number of beds and an impressive running water system. However, in recent years, there has been considerable debate about this. Experts appear to agree that the building was used for heating water by heating stones in a fire and adding them to a watertight trough.
A visit to the 'Tomb of the Eagles' allows you to explore this enchanting site and develop your own interpretation.
Now in his 80's, after more than 3 decades entertaining visitors, Ronnie is enjoying his retirement. Hopefully some of his wit and wisdom will be passed on by his successors.