Daniel Brown
@DanielJFBrown
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Historian (early medieval & Anglo-Norman Ireland) / Librarian
Usually the 13th century
Joined October 2010
Today's #RecordOfTheDay is 'Contrast/The Garden' by David C Clements (@DavidCClements) https://t.co/8DLSGa6QBU
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Released last week, ‘Contrast/The Garden’ is the euphoric double A-side offering of Northern Irish indie-rock artist David C Clements. It’s been a bit of a long road for David since he released his...
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We worked long and hard on this record and super happy to share @DavidCClements new single ‘Reckless’ - from his forthcoming LP. ❤️
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Take action right now and sign @tearfund's petition. We want to send an urgent message to @RishiSunak that the UK Government must not backtrack, but stand by its promises and say precisely how and when it plans to pay up. https://t.co/2Hfdj2DLnv
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The forestry service have just launched the consultation for the design of all forests in Co down. This is our chance to say how we want our forests to be managed in the coming decades. Please let me know if you want to help protect and enlarge our native forests.
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I was on @bbcradioulster with a Thought for the Day for the 1st time since baba arrived this AM, for #InternationalPlasticBagFreeDay. Listen at the 54:30 mark. Consider your own plastic consumption - make the world better for us & our global neighbours. https://t.co/I7xSBE3nXh
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No Anglo-Norman material finds, and no BIG MOUND, but little doubt this was adapted as important non-native site. How many other 'raths' might tell same story with paeleoecology?
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Strategic position in uplands & intersection of routeways. Cros na Craoibhe ('cross of the branch/tree' @placenamesni) may = crossroads rather than ⛪ In 1282 Fitz Warin took refuge here when attacked by de Mandevilles, negotiated passage ⬇️ with Mac Artáin of Loughinisland
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with 5 dependent 'villae' (ie dispersed settlements - no 'manorial village'). 1 likely at Ballyhanwood, from Hanwood (Shropshire), near Fitz Warin manor of Alberbury. Matthew de Hanewode witnessed grant of Alan Fitz Warin c. 1247, of land at Ballymoney (co. Antrim)
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Crossnacreevy 'rath', c.8thC, Castlereagh hills. Ditch recut in 13thC, cereals grown in vicinity & scrub cleared for pasture. Good chance this was manorial centre of "Crosscarnavy" held by seneschal of Ulster, William Fitz Warin. Described as 'castrum' in 1282, burned in 1270s
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I'm only a medievalist, but when all the bishops and archbishops, the justices, the heir to the throne, and 41% of your own retainers think you're wrong, maybe it's time to have a word with yourself?
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This Saturday I'll be speaking about the dramatic events leading to the exile of the earl of Ulster in the early 13thC, his part in the crusade against the Cathars in Languedoc and his role in the siege of Toulouse - represented in amazing detail on this contemporary tomb frag
6th Irish Military Seminar, Town Hall, Newbridge, Saturday, 11 June, a full day of lectures including: From Carrickfergus to Carcassonne: The Crusade against the Cathars with PAUL DUFFY. Free. Book via https://t.co/CKwSIskALw
@PDufaigh #irishmilitaryseminar #history #kildare
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My Anglo-Saxons book is now out in paperback. Every day this week I'm giving away a free signed copy. Retweet for a chance to win, and I'll pick a winner at random. Good luck!
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I still love the fact that Bluetooth was named after the 10th-century Danish King Harald 'Bluetooth' Gormsson, said to have had a dead tooth (or to have loved liquorice). He united the various tribes of Denmark, hence the name choice for a technology that is all about connecting.
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PSA. If you’re visiting the north coast please be aware that two of the best local businesses have moved into brand new premises. This is very exciting. The mighty @minimaegden are on Main St, Bushmills & La Petite France is on Abbey St, Coleraine. Incredible people & produce.
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As we approach the end of our currently funded period at the end of this month, your thoughts on our work and our future as part of #feedbackfriday is more important than ever. Please tell us what you think via our quick survey here 👇 https://t.co/6qmsTTEpVI
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Almost glad about the state of this "information board" (nothing to do with @UlsterScotsAgen) at #Dunseverick Castle, one of most important Dálriatan royal centres - at least the pseudohistorical mess about 'Fergus, king of Scotland' is completely illegible #Heritageweak
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#UlsterScots heritage is important, but peddling long-debunked myth (right outside #Carrickfergus castle) as history isn't the way? @UlsterScotsAgen Manipulation of later king-lists, genealogy and annals to link kings of Scots to 'Irish' #DálRiata just as interesting 🤷♂️
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