by Rachel Swallow | Jul 27, 2025 | Blog, Places and Landscapes
In the deeply storied landscape of the Welsh Marches, some of the most significant medieval power sites have slipped from memory — hidden in place-names, historical silences, and reshaped terrain. My current project centres on one such place: Overton, a strategically...
by Rachel Swallow | Jul 27, 2025 | Blog, Places and Landscapes
At Swallowtail Archaeology, our research is driven by original thinking, a deep contextual understanding, and a commitment to returning to the sources – always inquisitive, always detailed, and always asking what the landscape is really trying to tell us. This...
by Rachel Swallow | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog
AI is transforming how we research, write, think, and communicate. But can it really replace the human expertise and experience behind archaeological and historical writing and interpretation? The short answer is no. While AI can mimic structure and surface-level...
by Rachel Swallow | Jun 14, 2025 | Blog, Places and Landscapes
I was invited to take part in the 950th anniversary celebrations of St John’s Church in Chester, which took place on Saturday 14 June 2025 with an open church day full of talks, activities, public engagement. It’s a fitting time for reflection—on the church itself,...
