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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Jul 11

New paper just out in Journal of Urban Archaeology, with my excellent colleagues from @edinburgharchaeo.bsky.social and @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social

Were oppida sustainable?...
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Were the Oppida Sustainable? Examining the Persistence and Provisioning of Late Iron Age Agglomerations in Temperate Europe: Journal of Urban Archaeology: Vol 11

During the last two centuries bc, large fortified settlements known as oppida developed across extensive parts of temperate Europe, from France to Hungary and from Spain to Britain. Due to their signi...

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Jun 4

@tessmachling.bsky.social Yes, uselful, we are looking at all these types of things. Thanks!

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · May 28

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Apr 30

Very sorry to hear this awful news. My thoughts are with Pieta’s family, friends and colleagues.

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Apr 30

Looking forward to meeting colleagues in Cardiff later for the Iron Age Dialogues conference!

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Mar 26

1/ Major announcement: we’re looking for a new Director!

This is a unique opportunity to lead our organisation in its mission to preserve and enhance the World Heritage Site while promoting its positive role in a dynamic, living city.

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archadam.bsky.social @archadam.bsky.social · Mar 26

There are parts of the hoard on public display FOR THE FIRST TIME in the foyer case of the Museum. 13 beautiful pieces of Iron Age metalwork finally in the public domain.

On display for 10 weeks.
(Also in front of the pay barrier so free to see!)

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A museum display case titled Save the Melsonby Hoard

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

Senior Archaeological Consultant – Home Working
HCUK Group
Salary: £32,000-£39,000 DOE
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: Home Working
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Senior Archaeological Consultant - Home Working - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

Salary: £32,000-£39,000 DOEClosing Date: 25/04/25Location: Home Working

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Andrew Mayfield @andersarchaeology.bsky.social · Mar 27

And now Melsonby goes international www.cnn.com/2025/03/25/s...

‘Exceptional’ Iron Age hoard unlocks secrets of life in Britain 2,000 years ago | CNN

A hoard of Iron Age artifacts discovered by a metal detectorist could alter our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago, researchers have said.

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The Roman Society @theromansoc.bsky.social · Mar 25

'AAR honors pioneering women of Rome’s archaeological golden age through photographic exhibition' 🏺 #ClassicsBluesky #ArchaeologyBluesky

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AAR honors pioneering women of Rome's archaeological golden age through photographic exhibition

Women and Ruins: Archaeology, Photography, and Landscape, celebrates pioneering women who, in the early 20th century

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Mar 26

Another reminder of the fundraising campaign to keep the Melsonby assemblage in the region.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-m...

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Mar 25

Thanks @justrena.bsky.social !

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Mar 25

Lots of pics of the finds on the @durhamuniversity.bsky.social website. The children might enjoy the video of the CT scan of the block. www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

Melsonby Hoard - Durham University

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European Association of Archaeologists @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social · Mar 25

🏺 In 2021 a metal detectorist made the find of a lifetime in Melsonby, Yorkshire (#UK). Luckily, he contacted experts at the University of Durham who, in collaboration with the British Museum and Historic England, excavated what is now known as The Melsonby Hoard. 1/

Artefacts - Durham University

The deposits at Melsonby included a vast amount of ironwork and copper alloy items, with most of the artefacts being associated with horse harness and Iron Age vehicle parts.

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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · Mar 25

Incredible archaeological discovery! 📣

The Melsonby Hoard, one of the most significant Iron Age finds in the UK, with over 800 items, has been excavated by
@arcdurham.bsky.social and Archaeological Services.

👉 brnw.ch/21wRyhj
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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Mar 25

The Melsonby Hoard is one of the most significant Iron Age finds ever uncovered in the UK. The hoard contains over 800 objects from the Iron Age. Early analysis suggests the items were buried in the first century AD, around the time of the Roman conquest.

Enjoy

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Melsonby Hoard - an important Iron Age Hoard revealed - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources

The Melsonby Hoard is one of the largest and most significant Iron Age finds ever uncovered in the UK. The hoard contains over 800 objects from the Iron Age, dating back around 2,000 years. Early anal...

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Portable Antiquities & Treasure @findsorguk.bsky.social · Mar 25

Good luck to @yorkmuseumstrust.bsky.social in their fundraising for this amazing Treasure find www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Iron age hoard found in North Yorkshire could change Britain’s history

More than 800 objects unearthed near Melsonby show the north was ‘definitely not a backwater’ 2,000 years ago

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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · Mar 25

Where in the world are you researching? Wherever it is, we want to hear from you! We publish archaeology from all over the world, so find out how you can get your research in front of a global audience 🌏 🏺

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Two researchers lying amongst papers on the floor, discussing the diagrams drawn on them, with the text 'World Archaeology, Antiquity'.

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Mar 25

Huge thanks to my excellent colleagues Dr Sophia Adams, Dr Emily Williams and Dr Keith Emerick www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... Thanks also to all the ASDU team who helped recover and conserve this amazing deposit. #melsonby

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Catherine Frieman @cjfrieman.bsky.social · Mar 25

EJA needs a new deputy editor! do you love immersing yourself in European archaeology? have you got some experience of scholarly publishing? do you want to work with the amazing @zenakamash.bsky.social ?

deadline is 31 March!!

Zena Kamash @zenakamash.bsky.social · Mar 25

Applications still welcome for the Deputy Editor position at the European Journal of Archaeology. Do feel free to get in touch for an informal chat about the role 😊
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@cjfrieman.bsky.social @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social

Call for EJA Deputy Editor

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Mar 25

Yorkshire Museum are raising funds to acquire the Melsonby finds for the region. Here's the link - please do share far and wide!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-m...

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Mar 25

More on Melsonby with the BBC...

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Great to chat with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social about the discovery on R4's Today Programme this morning.

'Unprecedented' Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists

Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years.

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Mar 25

Delighted to be able to share this after 4 years in prep. An exciting collaboration between @arcdurham.bsky.social , Historic England. The British Museum and Yorkshire Museum More info in the links @durham-university.bsky.social
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L-R Keith Emerick, Emily Williams, Sophia Adams and Tom Moore. Sophia holds one of the metalwork finds.

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Cambridge University Press - Archaeology @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org · Mar 11

⏳ It's not too late! Apply to be Deputy Editor for the European Journal of Archaeology by 31 March:

🔗 cup.org/3FlqNUQ

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Text reading 'Call for Deputy Editor'. Beside it is a tablet displaying the issue cover of the European Journal of Archaeology.

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Tom Moore @proftommoore.bsky.social · Mar 10

The Langdale Pikes from Loughrigg, in spectacular Spring sunshine

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