Chronicle - Digging from the Air
In the early mornings and late afternoons, when the shadows are long, Britain's ancient past reveals itself. Prehistoric, Roman and medieval markings are like ghosts from the past that only become clear when viewed from above. They are testimony to Britain's ever-changing landscape and rich heritage.
Osbert Guy Stanhope Crawford pioneered aerial archaeology. Born in Bombay, he later served in the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War, during which time he was captured. His career in archaeology took him to Sudan and Easter Island, but it was seeing Stonehenge from a plane that prompted his life-long quest to discover Britain's ancient history from above.
