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An interview recorded for BBC Radio 4
This morning Aaron Watson recorded an interview for the Today Programme on BBC Radio 4. It was about the possibilities offered by visualisation technologies, such as Virtual Reality, for archaeological interpretations of the past.
Anglesey visualisations installed
During a recent visit to Anglesey, Aaron Watson had the opportunity to catch up with the final installation of commissioned artwork depicting three iconic archaeological sites.
Pearls in Peril
New information panels designed by Aaron Watson and Steve Keeling for West Cumbria Rivers Trust and Scottish Natural Heritage. The first is now on display at Ennerdale Bridge providing an overview of the life of the freshwater mussel and the vital role they play in providing us with clean drinking water.
New facilities and interpretation at The Heights of Abraham
Our ongoing work for this long standing client has recently included new café terrace facilities to improve the catering operation. This is in addition to our involvement in the estate management process, where Monumental is bringing the historic aspects of the site to greater prominence through information panels and the reinterpretation of key locations.
A Film Celebration of Kilmartin Museum
A film commissioned by Kilmartin Museum to support their major redevelopment project which launches this year. The film will play a dual role in communicating the Museum’s work to a wider audience and as part of the fundraising raising process.
Salmon Spawning in the Lake District
A simple question: could we film wild Atlantic salmon, underwater, during their annual migration to the Lake District?
Anglesey’s most iconic heritage sites
Three panels featuring artwork by Aaron Watson have been unveiled at some of Anglesey’s most iconic heritage sites. The artwork above is for Bryn Celli Ddu, portraying the midsummer sunrise upon which this monument is aligned.
Kilmartin Glen
In the Footsteps of Kings, a guide to walks in and around Kilmartin Glen, has proved to be a great success and has now entered its second reprint. The book, written by Kilmartin Museum Director and Curator Dr. Sharon Webb, offers an archaeological and historical background to some of the best walks in the Kilmartin area and features photography and design by Aaron Watson.
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
A recent commission by English Heritage for use in their new exhibition at Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, south west England. Two reconstructions feature Tintagel Island, one image is set in the 5th Century AD and shows a settlement and land bridge that connected the island to the mainland that has since collapsed. The other set c.1260 AD, features the castle constructed by Earl Richard of Cornwall for which the site is best known.
Living Symbols of Kilmartin Glen, Kilmartin Museum, Argyll
Living Symbols of Kilmartin Glen was made in collaboration with the community of Kilmartin Glen, and explores the interpretation of prehistoric rock art. Contributors included foresters, scallop divers, charity groups, artists and school children.
The Long View
Repurposing an existing venue, this engaging exhibition sets the notable cultural and industrial heritage of The Heights of Abraham hillside park within a wider context.