Episode 70 - Voices of England: The history hiding in the English landscape

Published: July 30, 2020, 5 a.m.

This week we\u2019re joined by anthropologist and author Mary-Ann Ochota to discover the history hiding in plain sight in the English landscape. These features include everything from burial mounds, hill forts and stone circles, to figures carved into chalk hills and the network of ancient paths that crisscross the country. Listen on to learn about the relics the Romans left behind, the legacy of the enclosures and how easy it is to \u2018read\u2019 the landscape today.\n\nTo order a signed copy of Mary-Ann\u2019s book, Hidden Histories: A Spotter\u2019s Guide to the British Landscape, go to www.maryannochota.com/apps/webstore\nTo discover more about how England has been shaped by different influences over time, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/voicesofengland\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices