Tom Moore

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...

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

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

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

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.

A museum display case titled Save the Melsonby Hoard

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

Senior Archaeological Consultant – Home Working
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Salary: £32,000-£39,000 DOE
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: Home Working
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‘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.

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks @justrena.bsky.social !

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/...

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.

🏺 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/

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.

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@proftommoore.bsky.social

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...

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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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

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

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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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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

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!!

Yorkshire Museum are raising funds to acquire the Melsonby finds for the region. Here's the link - please do share far and wide!
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'Unprecedented' Melsonby Iron Age hoard found by archaeologists Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years.

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.

L-R Keith Emerick, Emily Williams, Sophia Adams and Tom Moore. Sophia holds one of the metalwork finds.

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
www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

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

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The Langdale Pikes from Loughrigg, in spectacular Spring sunshine

Call for sessions now open for TAG 2025 (deadline 17th April).
which will be held at the University of York between the 15th and 17th December.
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Deposit of Amphora

The latest report on our excavations at Sources de l'Yonne is available now. It details the 2024 excavations of the Iron Age and Roman sanctuaries at the Sources de l’Yonne close to the Oppidum of Bibracte, France.
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#Iron_Age_Europe #Gallo_Roman_Temple #Bibracte

Dobunnic A type late Iron Age coin

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