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		By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this award in recognition of the thorough, detailed and actionable reviews you have carried out at FAC. This work is very much appreciated. Gog the Mild (talk) 16:15, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Thank you very much! FAC is a valuable process to take part in. Richard Nevell (talk) 18:43, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

EH query

Good afternoon Richard. I hope that things are going well for you. I was wondering if you had anything to do with writing the English Heritage historic description of the battle of Winwick? here. Or know who did? Cheers. Gog the Mild (talk) 16:21, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Historic England maintain the National Heritage List for England and have regional teams. As the battlefield was designated in 2018, the write-up was probably done by someone in the relevant regional team, possibly the Inspector of Ancient Monuments for the North West. The current inspector is Pete Owen; I've not been in touch with him, but could probably work out his email address if that would be helpful. He wouldn't have been the author as he joined HE in 2022, a few years after the listing was made, but may be able to help. Richard Nevell (talk) 19:03, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, but no. I just wanted to say how impressive it is, and how it includes a surprisingly large amount of information I couldn't find in any other secondary source, including obscure journal articles. Even primary sources which on one else seems aware of. Someone was well on their game when they put it together. (Do you think they could be persuaded to submit articles to Wikipedia?) Gog the Mild (talk) 19:51, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

A little more seriously, I am amazed they haven't worked it up for a journal article. Gog the Mild (talk) 19:52, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

It's an impressive piece of work and the style isn't far off from a Wikipedia article. I occasionally see articles from Historic England projects pop up in journals, like a recent paper on Pevensey Castle in the 2022 volume of Sussex Archaeological Collections. That was based on fieldwork carried out in 2018, so there may be something in the works for Winwick with a bit of luck. Equally, my impression is that much of the research sits in (often unpublished) reports. I think it's largely a capacity thing, because the results are very good. Richard Nevell (talk) 20:21, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

Sanderson. An entire eye witness primary source only mentioned in the EH write up! I so want to read it. And/or a proper historian's interpretation of it. It's the last battle of the English Civil Wars for goodness sake. Ey well. As you say, perhaps something is in the works. Gog the Mild (talk) 20:56, 22 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Updown early medieval cemetery

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Article on castle restorations

Hi, I see from your userpage that you've been writing articles on castles - if you have the time and goodwill to spare, would you be able to help with Draft:Scottish Castles Restoration Projects? It's by a newish (as in, not extended confirmed) editor who is getting very frustrated that it's stuck in AfC hell. They haven't resubmitted since I declined it a month ago, but I think a third reviewer would also decline, which I think might make them quit entirely. I think help from a knowledgeable editor who isn't reviewing it for AfC would go a long way. -- asilvering (talk) 07:48, 20 July 2023 (UTC)

I'd be happy to take a look and lend the editor a hand. Richard Nevell (talk) 17:15, 20 July 2023 (UTC)

Hello Richard I've added a lengthy note to my talk page in reponse to you contacting me. Thanks. ArchaicW (talk) 15:03, 21 July 2023 (UTC)

Hi Richard Have added a note after you on my Talk page. Thanks ArchaicW (talk) 17:34, 30 July 2023 (UTC)

Dear Richard Added another note on my 'talk' page on some of your specific points. ArchaicW (talk) 19:34, 31 July 2023 (UTC)

Hi Richard I see you have been busy! Have read through the draft again and I am quite happy with the changes you have incorporated, thanks. You might note that we have got a new reviewer on board, 'Deb', who has made a couple of changes and suggests that she would help further. Ross ArchaicW (talk) 11:06, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

Dear Richard Just to let you know that Deb has carried out several edits to the draft, just in case you might change anything that he/she has already altered! Ross ArchaicW (talk) 13:18, 5 August 2023 (UTC)

Hi Richard

Sorry to bother you again. Could I ask if you had it in mind to do any further edits to the draft? Things have got a wee bit complicated with Deb also making some edits, so I'd like to go back to her, but it would be best to know if you had any further thoughts first? Just 'yes' or 'no' would do! Many thanks Ross ArchaicW (talk) 16:01, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

Hi Richard I'm really apologetic about contacting you again, but I hope you got my last message above. If it's 'YES', you want to do some more edits that's absolutely fine by me and I'll just leave it until I hear from you, but if it's 'NO', I don't have any further suggested changes, can you let me know so that I can go back to Deb? Many thanks Ross ArchaicW (talk) 16:20, 16 August 2023 (UTC)

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Criccieth Castle

Hi Richard, I hope you're well. I was just wondering if you'd mind casting your eye over Criccieth Castle before I request a GA review — I think it's in reasonable shape, but I'm at the point where I can't see the wood for the trees! In particular, there's been some debate about the building history and the inspiration for the gatehouse over the decades and I'd like some reassurance that I've covered both topics properly.

There's no rush, and feel free to say no, but you were the first name that popped to mind for help. A.D.Hope (talk) 16:51, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Criccieth is a magnificent site, and with gatehouses you've landed on another fascination. I'll aim to take a look sooner rather than later, but don't feel that you have to wait on me if you want to crack on. Richard Nevell (talk) 17:09, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

I'm in no rush at all, quite happy to wait for your expertise! The gatehouses are interesting — it's fascinating to see advancements in castle building spreading into Wales, if you consider, for example, how simple Dolwyddelan is in comparison. A.D.Hope (talk) 10:47, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for your help, I've noticed your edits to the article over the past few weeks. I've now made the GA nomination, but feel free to keep editing the article if you'd like to. Any assistance is much appreciated! A.D.Hope (talk) 22:12, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

National Trust pilot

Hi Richard - just in case you've not seen it, I thought this might be of interest, Wikipedia:GLAM/National Trust. There are some interesting links between the issues around the Dunham Massey Hall sundial, Lydney Park, Penrhyn Castle, and many other historic houses where the slavery history hasn't yet been explored. And I think there are some similarities between how the Trust researches/interprets/displays the houses in its collection, and how we write about them. Perhaps the basis for an interesting collaboration? All the very best. KJP1 (talk) 12:07, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

Sorry @KJP1, I thought I'd replied to this ages ago. The project is very much of interest because of the collaboration with historic sites. I'm supporting Lajmmoore in my role at Wikimedia UK. For phase 1 of the project my interest was as a Wikipedia editor, and that has shifted slightly for the second pilot. So I'll think carefully about if and how I engage with discussions around content since I don't want to muddy the waters with my role as chapter staff. Richard Nevell (talk) 13:24, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

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