York Archaeology
@yorkarchaeology.bsky.social
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
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
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
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
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
🔗Find out more research.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/poo/
#Archaeology #History #York
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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
🔗Find out more research.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/poo/
#Archaeology #History #York
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
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
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
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
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
#AncientEgypt #Archaeology #Conservation
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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
#AncientEgypt #Archaeology #Conservation
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
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
October 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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
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
We're hiring a Collections & Archives Assistant!
Find out more 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Careers
Find out more 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Careers
October 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We're hiring a Collections & Archives Assistant!
Find out more 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Careers
Find out more 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Careers
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
👉 Full details here: www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/jobs
#Archaeology #Jobs #Careers
September 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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
👉 Full details here: www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/jobs
#Archaeology #Jobs #Careers
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
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.
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
We’ve also recovered artefacts dating back to the Medieval period!
#Archaeology #Excavation #Wollaton
September 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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
We’ve also recovered artefacts dating back to the Medieval period!
#Archaeology #Excavation #Wollaton
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
Find out more about our available roles here 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Careers #Jobs #Archaeology
September 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
Find out more about our available roles here 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Careers #Jobs #Archaeology
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
Check out this cool clip from week two 🤩
#Archaeology #Dig #History #Derby #York
September 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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
Check out this cool clip from week two 🤩
#Archaeology #Dig #History #Derby #York
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?
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
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?
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?
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
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
August 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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
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
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 👇
community.yorkarchaeology.co.uk
#Archaeology #Dig #History #Community
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 👇
community.yorkarchaeology.co.uk
#Archaeology #Dig #History #Community
August 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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 👇
community.yorkarchaeology.co.uk
#Archaeology #Dig #History #Community
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 👇
community.yorkarchaeology.co.uk
#Archaeology #Dig #History #Community
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Officer to join the York Archaeology team in Nottingham!
Find out more 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Jobs #Archaeology #Careers
Find out more 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Jobs #Archaeology #Careers
August 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Officer to join the York Archaeology team in Nottingham!
Find out more 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Jobs #Archaeology #Careers
Find out more 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Jobs #Archaeology #Careers
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!
We also ran a mini-dig at @derbymuseums.bsky.social, where young archaeologists recreated artefacts they uncovered!
August 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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!
We also ran a mini-dig at @derbymuseums.bsky.social, where young archaeologists recreated artefacts they uncovered!
What’s been happening at We Dig Derventio this week? 👀
Our team has been hard at work uncovering more of this fascinating settlement – and there’s plenty of action on site!
📸 @chrisseddon.bsky.social
#WeDigDerventio #Archaeology #History #CommunityDig
Our team has been hard at work uncovering more of this fascinating settlement – and there’s plenty of action on site!
📸 @chrisseddon.bsky.social
#WeDigDerventio #Archaeology #History #CommunityDig
August 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
What’s been happening at We Dig Derventio this week? 👀
Our team has been hard at work uncovering more of this fascinating settlement – and there’s plenty of action on site!
📸 @chrisseddon.bsky.social
#WeDigDerventio #Archaeology #History #CommunityDig
Our team has been hard at work uncovering more of this fascinating settlement – and there’s plenty of action on site!
📸 @chrisseddon.bsky.social
#WeDigDerventio #Archaeology #History #CommunityDig
Over at We Dig Derventio, we’ve uncovered a series of Victorian and 20th-century pits filled with bottles and pottery! 🏺
We've also enjoyed a tour of Derby Museum’s galleries and welcomed around 40 visitors to a busy Ask the Archaeologist session! 👷♀️🗣️
Still lots to uncover!
#Dervenito #Archaeology
We've also enjoyed a tour of Derby Museum’s galleries and welcomed around 40 visitors to a busy Ask the Archaeologist session! 👷♀️🗣️
Still lots to uncover!
#Dervenito #Archaeology
August 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Over at We Dig Derventio, we’ve uncovered a series of Victorian and 20th-century pits filled with bottles and pottery! 🏺
We've also enjoyed a tour of Derby Museum’s galleries and welcomed around 40 visitors to a busy Ask the Archaeologist session! 👷♀️🗣️
Still lots to uncover!
#Dervenito #Archaeology
We've also enjoyed a tour of Derby Museum’s galleries and welcomed around 40 visitors to a busy Ask the Archaeologist session! 👷♀️🗣️
Still lots to uncover!
#Dervenito #Archaeology
We're hiring a Digital Content Creator, responsible for building, growing, nurturing, and managing digital content! 🤩
You can find out more about the role here 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Job #Jobs #York
You can find out more about the role here 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Job #Jobs #York
August 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We're hiring a Digital Content Creator, responsible for building, growing, nurturing, and managing digital content! 🤩
You can find out more about the role here 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Job #Jobs #York
You can find out more about the role here 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...
#Hiring #Job #Jobs #York
Rebecca volunteers with us each summer at York Archaeology, and has just received her three year recognition award from Benedict, our Volunteering Officer 🥳
She's an archaeologist from New Mexico, who spends a few days at JORVIK Viking Centre when her travels bring her to the UK!
Congrats Rebecca!
She's an archaeologist from New Mexico, who spends a few days at JORVIK Viking Centre when her travels bring her to the UK!
Congrats Rebecca!
August 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Rebecca volunteers with us each summer at York Archaeology, and has just received her three year recognition award from Benedict, our Volunteering Officer 🥳
She's an archaeologist from New Mexico, who spends a few days at JORVIK Viking Centre when her travels bring her to the UK!
Congrats Rebecca!
She's an archaeologist from New Mexico, who spends a few days at JORVIK Viking Centre when her travels bring her to the UK!
Congrats Rebecca!
All three of York Archaeology’s attractions – JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG and Barley Hall – have been awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025! 🏆🏆🏆
We're so proud of our attractions – and the brilliant teams behind them!
Find out more 👇
attractions.yorkarchaeology.co.uk
We're so proud of our attractions – and the brilliant teams behind them!
Find out more 👇
attractions.yorkarchaeology.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
All three of York Archaeology’s attractions – JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG and Barley Hall – have been awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025! 🏆🏆🏆
We're so proud of our attractions – and the brilliant teams behind them!
Find out more 👇
attractions.yorkarchaeology.co.uk
We're so proud of our attractions – and the brilliant teams behind them!
Find out more 👇
attractions.yorkarchaeology.co.uk
How to Train Your Dragon School: Writing Magic with Cressida Cowell ✨🐉
Tickets are limited! Grab yours now 👇
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#Dragons #HowtoTrainYourDragon #CressidaCowell #Event
Tickets are limited! Grab yours now 👇
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#Dragons #HowtoTrainYourDragon #CressidaCowell #Event
July 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM
How to Train Your Dragon School: Writing Magic with Cressida Cowell ✨🐉
Tickets are limited! Grab yours now 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/events/writi...
#Dragons #HowtoTrainYourDragon #CressidaCowell #Event
Tickets are limited! Grab yours now 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/events/writi...
#Dragons #HowtoTrainYourDragon #CressidaCowell #Event
Week 2 of our York training dig got off to a busy start, with our trainees taking down more of the tile dump and finding pieces of glazed pottery, plus a tiny bead!
The week also revealed the start of a possible medieval tile hearth, so we're excited to see what else that exposes next week!
The week also revealed the start of a possible medieval tile hearth, so we're excited to see what else that exposes next week!
July 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Week 2 of our York training dig got off to a busy start, with our trainees taking down more of the tile dump and finding pieces of glazed pottery, plus a tiny bead!
The week also revealed the start of a possible medieval tile hearth, so we're excited to see what else that exposes next week!
The week also revealed the start of a possible medieval tile hearth, so we're excited to see what else that exposes next week!
Very exciting to see objects conserved by York Archaeology Conservation on display in a new exhibition at Southend Central Museum 🤩
Make sure you don't miss The London Shipwreck: Her Final Voyage! 👇
www.southendmuseums.co.uk/exhibitions/the-london-shipwreck%3A-her-final-voyage
#Archaeology
Make sure you don't miss The London Shipwreck: Her Final Voyage! 👇
www.southendmuseums.co.uk/exhibitions/the-london-shipwreck%3A-her-final-voyage
#Archaeology
July 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Very exciting to see objects conserved by York Archaeology Conservation on display in a new exhibition at Southend Central Museum 🤩
Make sure you don't miss The London Shipwreck: Her Final Voyage! 👇
www.southendmuseums.co.uk/exhibitions/the-london-shipwreck%3A-her-final-voyage
#Archaeology
Make sure you don't miss The London Shipwreck: Her Final Voyage! 👇
www.southendmuseums.co.uk/exhibitions/the-london-shipwreck%3A-her-final-voyage
#Archaeology
Willow House Round-Up!
Our trainees have been hard at work - learning hand-planning. excavation, mastering GPS, and diving into specialist sessions. They even got behind-the-scenes with our conservation department!
And to top it all off… we celebrated a birthday on site! Happy Birthday, Yasmin! 🥳
Our trainees have been hard at work - learning hand-planning. excavation, mastering GPS, and diving into specialist sessions. They even got behind-the-scenes with our conservation department!
And to top it all off… we celebrated a birthday on site! Happy Birthday, Yasmin! 🥳
June 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Willow House Round-Up!
Our trainees have been hard at work - learning hand-planning. excavation, mastering GPS, and diving into specialist sessions. They even got behind-the-scenes with our conservation department!
And to top it all off… we celebrated a birthday on site! Happy Birthday, Yasmin! 🥳
Our trainees have been hard at work - learning hand-planning. excavation, mastering GPS, and diving into specialist sessions. They even got behind-the-scenes with our conservation department!
And to top it all off… we celebrated a birthday on site! Happy Birthday, Yasmin! 🥳