York Archaeology

Fieldwork archaeologists

Archaeologist at computer

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

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.

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

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'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...

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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

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?

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.

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 👇

yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...

#Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Archaeologists #Careers

Volunteer

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

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

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

Amazing photography by @chrisseddon.bsky.social

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!

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

We Dig Derventio

We Dig Derventio

We Dig Derventio

We Dig Derventio

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

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

All fantastic photos from @chrisseddon.bsky.social

We Dig Derventio

We Dig Derventio

We Dig Derventio

We Dig Derventio

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'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

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!

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.

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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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

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.

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 👇
yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved...

#Hiring #Vacancies #Vacancy #Jobs

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

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!

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

Families invited to join dig for lost piece of Newton’s history - York Archaeology The National Trust property, and home of Sir Isaac Newton, will be joining up with the team from York Archaeology for an exciting excavation

Check out the latest article on our website! 👇

yorkarchaeology.co.uk/families-inv...

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! 🥳

This summer at DIG, discover Cressida Cowell's How To Train Your Dragon School! 🐲

From 21st July, explore Hiccup's bedroom and boat, our NEW DIG pit and more! 😆

More info: digyork.co.uk/cressida-cowells-dragon-school

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#HowToTrainYourDragon

Introducing: Cressida Cowell's How To Train Your Dragon School! 😮

Launching 21st July here in York City Centre 🤩

Find out more here: digyork.co.uk/cressida-cow...

#HowToTrainYourDragon #New #Dragons

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