Matthew Stevens+FollowHidden Monasteries Revealed by Heatwave!Who knew a scorching summer could turn us all into amateur archaeologists? Thanks to the crazy heat and dry weather, mysterious parch marks are popping up at National Trust estates, revealing the outlines of centuries-old monastery buildings that have been hidden underground for ages. At Mottisfont and Fountains Abbey, you can literally see history showing up in the grass—like nature’s own treasure map. Climate change is making these secret glimpses more common. Wild, right? #History #Archaeology #NationalTrust10Share
