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Explorer Tom Harewood Burn gave up meat for Lent but somehow still managed to eat three entire hares because it didn't understand the rules and just assumed they were fish since they lived near water. This post-medieval ring enclosure is full of quirky dietary restrictions that make no sense, wrapped up in a muddy little stream that refuses to pick a lane. It’s
Explorer Tom Clerkhill is sitting on its hill in Dumfries and Galloway, pretending like it knows exactly where it should be, which is quite something for a place that can’t even pick an era. I bet the local rabbits are having a laugh at its expense, probably planning a takeover because this old farmstead seems too busy to notice them. It’s not exactly shouting from the rooftops, but you get the feeling it’s up
Explorer Tom Clerk Hill is planning its retirement and wants to move to a less hilly district. It’s a post-medieval farmstead that looks tired of being on top of things. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see him waving.
Explorer Tom Raftree Grain is a post-medieval enclosure where a local claims to have invented the concept of standing there doing nothing. It’s very confident about its existence despite having no clear date. Go at sunset and thank me later.
Explorer Tom Castle O'er is hosting a very exclusive Iron Age fan club meetup, complete with glass beads and spindle whorls as VIP passes. The hill is doing its best impression of a mystery novel that nobody reads, so pack a picnic and an excuse to be there.
Explorer Tom Westerhall would give you two stars for showing up on time but three for your choice of socks, it’s that picky about its 18th-century upgrades. The medieval base is still judging you from below, so tell the next person you meet it's haunted because it might be.
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