Mike Turpin
IndiaarchaeologistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mike Turpin is a local archaeology enthusiast who, in 1995, spotted unusual marks in the grass at Temple Newsam estate, leading to the suspicion that buried foundations of a lost 18th-century building might exist beneath the surface. His keen observation and advocacy for archaeological investigation contributed significantly to the recent excavation, which uncovered the long-hidden structure and reignited interest in the estate's historical narrative.
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Mike Turpin and other local archaeology enthusiasts believed the marks could represent the remains of a building.
In 1995, strange marks appeared in a photograph of an English estate; 31 years later, archaeologists say they may have uncovered the foundations of a lost 18th-century buildingThe Times of India·India· 2026-09-19
India· 2026-09-19
