Jo Kirton
@archaeojo.bsky.social
Engagement & Delivery Manager at the Council for British Archaeology | Manages the YAC | Co-Director of Bamburgh Research Project | Dr of Archaeology with a focus on early medieval Britain.
Very excited to see this out in the wild 👀🏺
It's a real collaborative monograph which details the excavation of the Bowl Hole & provides a wider overview of the excavations at the castle.
The first chapter, co-authored with Graeme Young & Barbara Yorke, is freely available to read 👉
It's a real collaborative monograph which details the excavation of the Bowl Hole & provides a wider overview of the excavations at the castle.
The first chapter, co-authored with Graeme Young & Barbara Yorke, is freely available to read 👉
📣Now Available📣
The Bamburgh Bowl Hole Anglian-period Cemetery is the full publication of the sixth- to eighth-century burials excavated between 1999 and 2007. It integrates archaeological, osteological and isotopic data into a comprehensive account of the cemetery. 🏺
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The Bamburgh Bowl Hole Anglian-period Cemetery is the full publication of the sixth- to eighth-century burials excavated between 1999 and 2007. It integrates archaeological, osteological and isotopic data into a comprehensive account of the cemetery. 🏺
@brparchaeology.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Very excited to see this out in the wild 👀🏺
It's a real collaborative monograph which details the excavation of the Bowl Hole & provides a wider overview of the excavations at the castle.
The first chapter, co-authored with Graeme Young & Barbara Yorke, is freely available to read 👉
It's a real collaborative monograph which details the excavation of the Bowl Hole & provides a wider overview of the excavations at the castle.
The first chapter, co-authored with Graeme Young & Barbara Yorke, is freely available to read 👉
Christmas wreath making was so much fun this year at the Walled Garden School in #Hawarden, #NorthWales 🍊🌲
All the foliage was foraged locally #UKGardening 🌱
All the foliage was foraged locally #UKGardening 🌱
December 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Christmas wreath making was so much fun this year at the Walled Garden School in #Hawarden, #NorthWales 🍊🌲
All the foliage was foraged locally #UKGardening 🌱
All the foliage was foraged locally #UKGardening 🌱
Very proud of the work we do with the YAC 🏺🤩
YAC clubs across the UK are helping young people feel happier, more connected, and more engaged with archaeology and heritage.
Find out more about our impact with our public report, available to download here 👉 tinyurl.com/4pwb486h
Find out more about our impact with our public report, available to download here 👉 tinyurl.com/4pwb486h
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Very proud of the work we do with the YAC 🏺🤩
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Booking for our dig in 2026 is now live! Check it out through our blog
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Want to come and excavate with us at Bamburgh? Booking for the 2026 excavation season is now open
19th July – 14th August 2026 (4 weeks) Join us this summer for our 2026 excavation season at the world famous Bamburgh Castle. We will be continuing our excavation and survey on and around the outw…
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November 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Booking for our dig in 2026 is now live! Check it out through our blog
bamburghresearchproject.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/w...
bamburghresearchproject.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/w...
November 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
November 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The most amazing early medieval tripartite: Lindisfarne, Ad Gefrin and Bamburgh 🤩
Day 4 of our post-excavation week and we have been out to visit our friends at Ad Gefrin and @davidpetts1.bsky.social on #Lindisfarne.
Lots of lovely early medieval goodness.
#northumberland #archaeology
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Lots of lovely early medieval goodness.
#northumberland #archaeology
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September 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The most amazing early medieval tripartite: Lindisfarne, Ad Gefrin and Bamburgh 🤩
Fantastic to have @littlebonelady.bsky.social with us at #Bamburgh Castle. I always learn something new 🤩🏺 #zooarchaeology
It's Day 2 of our post-ex week and we have spent the morning recording and illustrating some of our (many) small finds 🏺
This afternoon we were joined by Zooarch, Clare Rainsford, to explore how animal bones are understood and used in archaeological interpretation. 🦌🐈🐄🐇
This afternoon we were joined by Zooarch, Clare Rainsford, to explore how animal bones are understood and used in archaeological interpretation. 🦌🐈🐄🐇
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Fantastic to have @littlebonelady.bsky.social with us at #Bamburgh Castle. I always learn something new 🤩🏺 #zooarchaeology
Fun in the sun 🌞🌞🌞
We're back for another post-ex week at #Bamburgh Castle 🎉🎉🎉
We've started by exploring our many small finds and bulk find assemblage.
The sun is out, the coffee is flowing and chat is good 🤩🏺
We've started by exploring our many small finds and bulk find assemblage.
The sun is out, the coffee is flowing and chat is good 🤩🏺
September 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Fun in the sun 🌞🌞🌞
It's that time of year again. I'm #Bamburgh bound for the @brparchaeology post-excavation week.
Let's hope the weather God's are kind and the #archaeology is on form 🤩🏺
Let's hope the weather God's are kind and the #archaeology is on form 🤩🏺
September 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's that time of year again. I'm #Bamburgh bound for the @brparchaeology post-excavation week.
Let's hope the weather God's are kind and the #archaeology is on form 🤩🏺
Let's hope the weather God's are kind and the #archaeology is on form 🤩🏺
Come and join us next week, for a day, a few days or more! 👇👇👇
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🚨Due to a last minute cancellation we have space left for our post-ex week (starts Monday)🚨
We focus on:
👉artefact ID & illustration
👉Zooarchaeology
👉Medieval textiles and ceramics
👉Osteoarchaeology
👉Field trip to Lindisfarne
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We focus on:
👉artefact ID & illustration
👉Zooarchaeology
👉Medieval textiles and ceramics
👉Osteoarchaeology
👉Field trip to Lindisfarne
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September 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Come and join us next week, for a day, a few days or more! 👇👇👇
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August 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
August 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Come and join us in September in #Bamburgh 🏺
📢 This September we'll be back at #Bamburgh Castle for our post-excavation week.
We focus on:
👉artefact ID & illustration
👉Osteoarchaeology
👉Zooarch & paleoenvironmental
👉Medieval textiles & ceramics
Find out more👉 bamburghresearchproject.co.uk/index.php/po...
We focus on:
👉artefact ID & illustration
👉Osteoarchaeology
👉Zooarch & paleoenvironmental
👉Medieval textiles & ceramics
Find out more👉 bamburghresearchproject.co.uk/index.php/po...
August 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Come and join us in September in #Bamburgh 🏺
August 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Reposted by Jo Kirton
A great opportunity anyone aged 16 to 21 looking to get into archaeology, designed by the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board - designed by young people, for young people!
Curious about archaeology but not sure where to start?
Join us on 13 September for Unearthing Futures, a FREE event created by young people, for young people at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Enjoy skills workshops, network, and have fun!
Travel + lunch covered 🍕
👉 shorturl.at/KYmHV
Join us on 13 September for Unearthing Futures, a FREE event created by young people, for young people at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Enjoy skills workshops, network, and have fun!
Travel + lunch covered 🍕
👉 shorturl.at/KYmHV
August 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A great opportunity anyone aged 16 to 21 looking to get into archaeology, designed by the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board - designed by young people, for young people!
That's a wrap on the 2025 #FestivalOfArchaeology🏺. Extra special to celebrate it in my home town of #Bradford with family and friends.
Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸
Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸
August 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
That's a wrap on the 2025 #FestivalOfArchaeology🏺. Extra special to celebrate it in my home town of #Bradford with family and friends.
Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸
Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸
Sweet William's from seed. I wasn't expecting them to flower this year 🤩 #gardening #gardeninguk #flowers 🇬🇧🌱
August 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Sweet William's from seed. I wasn't expecting them to flower this year 🤩 #gardening #gardeninguk #flowers 🇬🇧🌱
Calling all 16-21 year-olds.......
Curious about archaeology but not sure where to start?
Join us on 13 September for Unearthing Futures, a FREE event created by young people, for young people at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Enjoy skills workshops, network, and have fun!
Travel + lunch covered 🍕
👉 shorturl.at/KYmHV
Join us on 13 September for Unearthing Futures, a FREE event created by young people, for young people at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Enjoy skills workshops, network, and have fun!
Travel + lunch covered 🍕
👉 shorturl.at/KYmHV
July 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Calling all 16-21 year-olds.......
Today we launch the My Heritage online exhibition with our friends at Photoworks, funded by the @HeritageFundUK
It's probably my favourite project I've been involved with lately as it was so great to tap into my creative side and explore #archaeology🏺 from a fresh perspective.
#photography 📸
It's probably my favourite project I've been involved with lately as it was so great to tap into my creative side and explore #archaeology🏺 from a fresh perspective.
#photography 📸
What makes something 'Heritage' or 'Archaeology' and who decides?
We’re thrilled to launch the My Heritage Online Exhibition, created with Photoworks and eight amazing young artists exploring identity, memory & place.
🎞️ Explore the exhibition👉 shorturl.at/4jhzh
We’re thrilled to launch the My Heritage Online Exhibition, created with Photoworks and eight amazing young artists exploring identity, memory & place.
🎞️ Explore the exhibition👉 shorturl.at/4jhzh
July 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Today we launch the My Heritage online exhibition with our friends at Photoworks, funded by the @HeritageFundUK
It's probably my favourite project I've been involved with lately as it was so great to tap into my creative side and explore #archaeology🏺 from a fresh perspective.
#photography 📸
It's probably my favourite project I've been involved with lately as it was so great to tap into my creative side and explore #archaeology🏺 from a fresh perspective.
#photography 📸
Lots going on today celebrating and platforming young people in the heritage sector ⬇️⬇️⬇️🏺
🎉 Welcome to #FestivalOfArchaeology Youth Day! 🎉
Today is all about young voices, bold ideas, and the future of archaeology. Here’s what's coming:
🖼️ My Heritage Photography Exhibition!
🎓 Student & Early Careers Conference at 3 PM
🆕 Big News from the Youth Advisory Board
💬 And even more surprises 👀
Today is all about young voices, bold ideas, and the future of archaeology. Here’s what's coming:
🖼️ My Heritage Photography Exhibition!
🎓 Student & Early Careers Conference at 3 PM
🆕 Big News from the Youth Advisory Board
💬 And even more surprises 👀
July 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Lots going on today celebrating and platforming young people in the heritage sector ⬇️⬇️⬇️🏺
July 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Looking forward to the photowalk in #Bradford this Sunday. It's free and easy to book 👇👇👇
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🎉 We’re closing the #FestivalOfArchaeology this weekend at Cliffe Castle in Bradford, and you’re invited!
📸 PLUS! On Sunday, don’t miss our Site and Self Photowalk (1:45 - 3pm) led by My Heritage artists Adam Han-Chun Lin & Abigail Tinnion.
👉 shorturl.at/mn8F3
📸 PLUS! On Sunday, don’t miss our Site and Self Photowalk (1:45 - 3pm) led by My Heritage artists Adam Han-Chun Lin & Abigail Tinnion.
👉 shorturl.at/mn8F3
Site and Self: A Photowalk Exploring Personal Heritage and Archaeology
<p>Join artists Adam (Han-Chun) Lin and Abigail Tinnion for a <b>free</b> photowalk around Cliffe Castle Museum and Park.</p>
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July 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Looking forward to the photowalk in #Bradford this Sunday. It's free and easy to book 👇👇👇
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It's been a busy busy day at Chester House Estate exploring archaeology and wellbeing for this year's #FestivalOfArchaeology.
We had loads of fun and learnt a few things along the way. @dfrearson.bsky.social turned me into Building Detective 🕵️♀️ with her great activity.
Till next year....
We had loads of fun and learnt a few things along the way. @dfrearson.bsky.social turned me into Building Detective 🕵️♀️ with her great activity.
Till next year....
Good morning from the #FestivalOfArchaeology team out at Chester House Estate for our #Archaeology Youth Day 🏺
We've got a full day of activities across the site. Orange Team have headed out to explore medieval tiles.....
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We've got a full day of activities across the site. Orange Team have headed out to explore medieval tiles.....
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July 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's been a busy busy day at Chester House Estate exploring archaeology and wellbeing for this year's #FestivalOfArchaeology.
We had loads of fun and learnt a few things along the way. @dfrearson.bsky.social turned me into Building Detective 🕵️♀️ with her great activity.
Till next year....
We had loads of fun and learnt a few things along the way. @dfrearson.bsky.social turned me into Building Detective 🕵️♀️ with her great activity.
Till next year....
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Hahaha - absolutely! While at @brparchaeology.bsky.social last week, a student told me about a (somewhat) defleshed sheep skeleton in the woods. Naturally, as a zooarch, I led a procession of 6 students to recover what I could and teach all about how bones articulate with the more fleshy bits!! 🐑
July 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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