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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · 1h

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Conserving Kilham: Grave Goods from a Bronze Age Cemetery 👇

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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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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · 15d

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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Chris Seddon @chrisseddon.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · 29d

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

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Sep 5

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 👇
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#Hiring #Careers #Jobs #Archaeology

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 27

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?

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 26

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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#Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Archaeologists #Careers

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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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 26

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 ⬇️
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#Volunteers #Volunteering #Volunteer #York

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 18

Amazing photography by @chrisseddon.bsky.social

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 18

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!

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Chris Seddon @chrisseddon.bsky.social · Aug 15

Another week of the @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social dig at Chester Green in Derby. And through some excellent grit and determination, we managed to persuade the ice-cream van to drive over to the site! Nothing a bunch of hot, sweaty archaeologists enjoy more than an ice-cream!

📷My own.

#archaeology

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

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Chris Seddon @chrisseddon.bsky.social · Aug 11

Couple of pieces of ceramic from the @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social dig in Derby. They're slightly curved, so maybe from an ale jug belonging to someone protective of their beer. With a message that, without the proper training, it's illegal to use the jug and you'll be prosecuted! #archaeology

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 8

All fantastic photos from @chrisseddon.bsky.social

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 7

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 👇
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#Hiring #Job #Jobs #York

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 6

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!

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Chris Seddon @chrisseddon.bsky.social · Aug 5

Another fun few hours down at the @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social We Dig Derventio dig in #Derby. Lots of lovely people, lots of lovely soil, and lots of lovely finds! My personal fave was finding the last bourbon biscuit in the packet!

📷My own

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A sign on a wire fence saying "We Dig Derventio". The background is blurred, but people in high-vis vests can be made out.

A close up of a find from an archaeological dig. A very worn and corroded badge sits in a gloved hand.

A smiling white woman wearing an orange, high-vis vest, sat down at a table looking across at another person.

A row of people's hands digging in the soil with trowels. The shallow depth of field means the image is focused on a single person's hand holding a small find.

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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 5

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 👇
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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Jul 16

We're still hiring project archaeologists at all levels!

Positions are available with our teams in York, Nottingham and Sheffield! Find out more about the available roles here 👇
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#Hiring #Vacancies #Vacancy #Jobs

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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York Archaeology @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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