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York Archaeology
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Independent educational charity and leading professional archaeological organisation. Follow for the latest news and updates from our team.

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A is for... Archaeology🪏

Archaeology (broadly!) is the study of human activity through the things they left behind. By piecing together lots of different elements, archaeologists can get an impression of what life was like in the past.

#Archaeology🏺 #Archaeologist
December 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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We are delighted that York Archaeology has been able to secure a prestigious Archaeology Mentoring grant from Historic England .🏺

This award will allow Katherine Bradshaw, to work with Alisa Mainman on 5th to 11th century AD pottery from York.

Watch more here: youtu.be/0ajM79M7AmU

#Archaeology
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November 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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We have lent a piece of fossilised medieval poo to the Thackray Medical Museum!👇

🔗Find out more research.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/poo/

#Archaeology #History #York
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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We're hiring an Visitor Operations Host at JORVIK Viking Centre!

The key purpose of the role is to facilitate the smooth and efficient daily running of the JORVIK Admissions and Reservations Department.

More information via yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...

#History #Jobs #York
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Our conservation team were recently involved in an exciting documentary 'Unwrapping King Tut: Secrets of the Mummy', which airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.

#AncientEgypt #Archaeology #Conservation
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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A spectacular, nationally significant Bronze Age find has gone on permanent display at Craven Museum. We caught up with Senior Conservator Morgan Creed, who worked on the object, to find out more.🔍

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#Archaeology #Archaeologists #Conservation #History
Conserving a Gold Lunula
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November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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BREAKING NEWS at JORVIK Viking Centre 🚨📰

In a cutting-edge upgrade to JORVIK Viking Centre’s existing time travelling technology, you can take a glimpse into Viking-age York through an interactive temporal portal! 😮

Book your visit here ⬇️
www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

#Vikings #JORVIK #History
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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New blog post on a fascinating and rare object … a witch bottle!👇

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What is a Witch Bottle? and why is the one in York so significant? Learn why in our latest blog brought to you by our Collections team
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November 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Check out our latest blog post, perfect reading for #AskAConservator day!

A Head Above Water: The Conservation of a 19th-Century Wooden Figurehead 👇

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#Archaeology #Conservation
A Head Above Water: Conserving of a 19th-Century Figurehead
In our latest article learn about how we helped in conserving a 19th-Century Wooden Figurehead for the Balyle Museum in Bridlington
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November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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JORVIK Viking Festival 2026! 🔥

The Vikings will return to York from 16th-22nd February 🥳

Tickets for our main events are available to purchase now ⬇️
www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk

#Vikings #JORVIK #Festival #York
November 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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We're hiring an Interactive Visitor Operations Host at JORVIK Viking Centre!

The key purpose of the role is to act as a costumed Viking to engage and inspire visitors in Viking Life and Archaeology.

More information via the link in our bio 🔗

#Hiring #History #Jobs #JORVIK #Vacancies
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October 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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We're hiring a Collections & Archives Assistant!

Find out more 👇
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#Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Careers
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October 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Check out our latest blog post!

Conserving Kilham: Grave Goods from a Bronze Age Cemetery 👇

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Conserving Kilham: Grave Goods from a Bronze Age Cemetery - York Archaeology - Commercial
Uncover the process that our Conservation team used to preserve the contents of a Bronze Age Cemetery near Kilham East Yorkshire.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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We’re expanding our Geoarchaeology team and looking for curious, driven people at all grades – whether you’re an experienced geoarchaeologist or bringing a fieldwork background and want to make the leap!

👉 Full details here: www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/jobs

#Archaeology #Jobs #Careers
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September 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Popped along to Wollaton Park yesterday to see what Laura from @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social and her merry band of Nottingham Uni archaeology students were upto. Somehow I managed to time my visit with the traditional 'Posh Lunch' day to celebrate the end of the dig! Hurrah! #archaeology
A group of students wearing orange high-vis vests gathered around a table eating a buffet lunch A blue tub with wooden handles poking out sat on grass with a muddy knee pad in front of it A wipe-board leaning against the side of a van with a list of song titles relating to 'Africa' with a hot water urn and a mug in the foreground. Two students wearing orange high-vis vests working on an archaeological drawing of the site. One is holding the board and drawing with a pencil whilst the other is pointing at the board.
September 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Here's one of our team up to their shins in mud (thank goodness for those wellies!) photographing a section using a North arrow and a 0.5m measuring rod. These two tools are used to accurately record the orientation and archaeological details of the deposits and features observed in the section.
September 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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At our Wollaton dig, we’ve uncovered barbed wire, shreds of clothing, and a possible boot heel plate that may link to the 1945 camp which housed German and Italian prisoners.

We’ve also recovered artefacts dating back to the Medieval period!

#Archaeology #Excavation #Wollaton
September 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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We're hiring Trainee Project Archaeologists, Project Archaeologists, and Project Supervisors for our teams in Nottingham & Sheffield!

Find out more about our available roles here 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...

#Hiring #Careers #Jobs #Archaeology
September 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Can you believe it's already been a week since we wrapped up our Derventio dig?!

Check out this cool clip from week two 🤩

#Archaeology #Dig #History #Derby #York
September 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Here’s a look at the final discoveries from We Dig Derventio!

We reached Roman material — some coins, hobnails from boots, a hair pin… and one mystery! 🧐

It’s a small spoon-shaped piece, but not quite deep enough for a spoon or ear scoop. What do you think it could be?
August 27, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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We're hiring Geoarchaeologists at all levels!

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for imaginative and dynamic individuals as part of an expansion of our Geoarchaeology team.

Find out more 👇

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Jobs - York Archaeology
As part of the York Archaeology we have a wide range of jobs and internships for you to apply for. Check out our offerings today.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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We’re recruiting volunteers NOW!

If you're passionate or curious about heritage, join us to explore York’s rich history at one of our attractions!

Learn more here ⬇️
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...

#Volunteers #Volunteering #Volunteer #York
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August 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Yesterday we had the final posh lunch of We Dig Derventio 2025!

A lovely way to bring the team together towards the end of the dig 😍

For more information on our community projects, check out our website 👇
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#Archaeology #Dig #History #Community
August 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Officer to join the York Archaeology team in Nottingham!

Find out more 👇
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#Hiring #Jobs #Archaeology #Careers
August 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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After clearing the 20th-century layers at We Dig Derventio, we’ve uncovered features that might link to the old railway or even the bowling green – perhaps drainage?

We also ran a mini-dig at @derbymuseums.bsky.social, where young archaeologists recreated artefacts they uncovered!
August 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM