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dianasproat.bsky.social @dianasproat.bsky.social · 8d

I'll be hosting a 2 day session for AOC Archaeology with my colleagues Suzanne and Kai at Birgham Cemetery on Oct 10th - 11th as part of the Uncovering the Tweed project! Link below if you're interested! 🙂 Places are filling up fast.

www.eventbrite.com/e/birgham-ce...

Birgham Cemetery Survey

Uncovering the Tweed - Destination Tweed Community Survey

www.eventbrite.com

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Old Edinburgh Club @oldedinburghclub.bsky.social · Sep 1

Membership of the Old Edinburgh Club is open to anyone, whether you live in Edinburgh or not. Share in our passion for the history and heritage of our capital. Check out our website for the benefits of joining and to apply online to become a member.
#edinburghhistorymembership.
buff.ly/q2ynlcg

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Aug 19

It is worth doing, take the time and share.. it does not matter if you have good or bad experiences, ALL experiences matter. It would be great to hear from you or your colleagues.

archaeologysurvey.questionpro.com/t/AcV92Z6okH

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Cockburn Association @thecockburn.bsky.social · Aug 14

National Trust for Scotland applies to return vacant historic Edinburgh house to residential use www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/08/14/n... via @deadlinenews

National Trust applies to return Edinburgh house to residential use

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has now applied to return a currently vacant historic Edinburgh house to residential use.

www.deadlinenews.co.uk

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Aug 14

Geoarchaeology Site Assistants to Project Managers
AOC Archaeology
Salary: From £26110 – £46,613
Closing Date: 08/09/25
Location: York, Milton Keynes, or London
www.bajr.org/job-ad/geoar...

Geoarchaeology Site Assistants to Project Managers - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: From £26110 - £46,613Closing Date: 08/09/25Location: York, Milton Keynes, or London

www.bajr.org

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Calton Hill Conservation Trust @caltonhill.bsky.social · Jun 29

NEWS! Calton Hill Conservation Trust have just received a substantial City Centre Community Grant for the CALTON HILL ARCHEOLOGY PROJECT to begin in autumn this year. This will involve both tech (photogrammetry/GIS) and community workshops and events. More later!

Past archaeological reports published about places on Calton Hill, Edinburgh

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Trimontium Trust & Museum @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social · May 6

Our May Trimontium Talk is happening this Thursday! Join us for The Secret Life of a Lowland Roundhouse Settlement with Graeme Cavers on May 8th @ 7:30pm. Taking place both in person and online. Click below to book your spot!

zurl.co/rb52C

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dianasproat.bsky.social @dianasproat.bsky.social · Apr 24

Glad to have been involved in this project - for all industrial archaeology enthusiasts this is a very rare and significant find!
#industrialarchaeology #industrialheritage #crossley #crossleyengine #edinburgh #history

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Rare Victorian engine found in Edinburgh - Scottish Business News

During renovations, an exceptionally rare Victorian Crossley engine, was found tucked away in the attic of CoDE The Court, where it had remained hidden for

scottishbusinessnews.net

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Apr 4

Project Supervisors/Project Officers/Project Managers: London —- Permanent
AOC Holdings Ltd
Salary: £28,771 – £44,352 (depending on experience) (pay award pending)
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: London
www.bajr.org/job-ad/proje...

Project Supervisors/Project Officers/Project Managers: London - Permanent - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £28,771 - £44,352 (depending on experience) (pay award pending)Closing Date: 25/04/25Location: London

www.bajr.org

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Apr 3

Archaeologists/Project Supervisor: Inverness
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: £24,843 – £27,825 (depending on experience) Pay Award Pending
Closing Date: 02/05/25
Location: Inverness
www.bajr.org/job-ad/archa...

Archaeologists/Project Supervisor: Inverness - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £24,843 - £27,825 (depending on experience) Pay Award PendingClosing Date: 02/05/25Location: Inverness

www.bajr.org

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Apr 2

Fieldwork Project Managers – York
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: £37,123 – £42,252 (depending on experience) Pay Award Pending
Closing Date: 02/05/25
Location: York
www.bajr.org/job-ad/field...

Fieldwork Project Managers - York - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £37,123 - £42,252 (depending on experience) Pay Award PendingClosing Date: 02/05/25Location: York

www.bajr.org

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Apr 2

Fieldwork Project Supervisors: York
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: £26,671 – £27,825 (depending on experience) Pay Award Pending
Closing Date: 02/05/25
Location: Milton Keynes
www.bajr.org/job-ad/field...

Fieldwork Project Supervisors: York - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £26,671 - £27,825 (depending on experience) Pay Award PendingClosing Date: 02/05/25Location: Milton Keynes

www.bajr.org

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Mar 27

Survey and Digital Data Officer
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary range £28,900 – £34,249 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: Milton Keynes
www.bajr.org/job-ad/surve...

Survey and Digital Data Officer: Milton Keynes - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: Salary range £28,900 - £34,249 (depending on experience)Closing Date: 25/04/25Location: Milton Keynes

www.bajr.org

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dianasproat.bsky.social @dianasproat.bsky.social · Mar 26

Pier detail at #Waverley #Edinburgh

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Mar 26

Archaeologists/ Project Supervisors/Project Officers: Edinburgh
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: £24,843 – £34,249 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: 30/04/25
Location: Edinburgh
www.bajr.org/job-ad/archa...

Archaeologists/ Project Supervisors/Project Officers: Edinburgh - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £24,843 - £34,249 (depending on experience)Closing Date: 30/04/25Location: Edinburgh

www.bajr.org

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Mar 26

Experienced Fieldwork Archaeologists and Site Supervisors
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: £25,834 – £27,825 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: Milton Keynes
www.bajr.org/job-ad/exper...

Experienced Fieldwork Archaeologists and Site Supervisors - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £25,834 - £27,825 (depending on experience)Closing Date: 25/04/25Location: Milton Keynes

www.bajr.org

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Mar 26

Project Manager (Fieldwork): Milton Keynes
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: £37,123 – £42,252 (depending on experience and office)
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: Milton Keynes
www.bajr.org/job-ad/proje...

Project Manager (Fieldwork): Milton Keynes - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £37,123 - £42,252 (depending on experience and office) Closing Date: 25/04/25Location: Milton Keynes

www.bajr.org

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Mar 21

Geophysics (Archaeologists, Project Officers, Project Supervisors, Project Managers): Leeds
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: £24,834 – £42,252 (depending on experience) ( Pay Award pending)
Closing Date: 30/04/25
Location: Leeds
www.bajr.org/job-ad/geoph...

Geophysics (Archaeologists, Project Officers, Project Supervisors, Project Managers): Leeds - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £24,834 - £42,252 (depending on experience) ( Pay Award pending)Closing Date: 30/04/25Location: Leeds

www.bajr.org

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dianasproat.bsky.social @dianasproat.bsky.social · Mar 15

Linlithgow Palace this fine morning on my doorstep #linlithgow #linlithgowpalace

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James Wright @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social · Mar 6

I'm thinking towards my next project on #WorldBookDay - On Saturday I'm hosting a One Man Conference on Ancient Houses to help financially support writing my coming book The Buildings Archaeologist during the summer. If you'd like to help please do join us
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-co...

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Feb 27

Fieldwork Archaeologists Fixed Term Contract (including self employed staff)
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Archaeologist – £24,843 -£27,934 (depending on location & experience)
Closing Date: 28/03/25
Location: UK wide
www.bajr.org/job-ad/field...

Fieldwork Archaeologists Fixed Term Contract (including self employed staff) - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: Archaeologist - £24,843 -£27,934 (depending on location & experience)Closing Date: 28/03/25Location: UK wide

www.bajr.org

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James Wright @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social · Feb 26

Next week!

Bookings & more info here...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-co...

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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Feb 24

Project Manager, Public Archaeology
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: £37,123 – £42,252 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: 10/03/25
Location: Edinburgh
www.bajr.org/job-ad/proje...

Project Manager, Public Archaeology - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £37,123 - £42,252 (depending on experience)Closing Date: 10/03/25Location: Edinburgh

www.bajr.org

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