We are a membership group for everyone interested in Yorkshire's archaeology.
We are a charitable organisation (registered charity no. 519581) run entirely by volunteers for the benefit of those interested in the welfare and better understanding of Yorkshire's historic environment. We aim to encourage and promote greater public knowledge and involvement, and where possible to advance and assist relevant research.
We cover the historic Ridings of Yorkshire, from the Tees to the Humber, and from the Pennine moors to the east coast. The archaeology of this region is as diverse as its landscape, from the often-elusive remains of the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic in the Dales, to the military remains of the mid-twentieth century on the North Sea coast.
We are an independent charity funded by our members' and affiliates' subscriptions. Our committee is elected at the annual general meeting in February each year and meets four times during the year.
Council for British Archaeology - Yorkshire Group
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Call for Committee Members for 2019
We are looking for new committee members as a number of committee members are stepping…
Council for British Archaeology survey
The CBA has received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (read more about it…
CBA AGM 2018 reminder
This year’s AGM for the Council of British Archaeology is next Friday, 30th November 2018,…
YAHS November 2018 advertised events
YAHS have just released their re-launched newsletter. To aid their venture, here are a selection…
Selected Rememberance Sunday events
A number of local affiliated societies are hosting events this weekend to mark the 100th…
YAT Food For Thought Questionnaire
York Archaeology Trust are inviting anyone with an interest in the Yorkshire Wolds to complete…
Our community group members
Community archaeology and heritage groups from across Yorkshire have affiliated with CBA Yorkshire.
You can use the carousel below to explore those groups or go to http://www.cba-yorkshire.org.uk/local-groups/
Barnsley and Rotherham YAC
Contact:Megan Clement Tel:01226 773728 Email:greatplace@barnsley.gov.uk Barnsley and Rotherham YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16…
North Yorkshire Historic Environment Team
North Yorkshire boasts an enviable archaeological legacy, from prehistoric times through to military remains of…
West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service
West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service (WYAAS) provides two key services: Helping to Preserve West Yorkshire’s…
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
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University of Sheffield
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East Riding Archaeological Society
Our society is for everyone interested in the archaeology of Hull and the East Riding…
Teesside Archaeological Society
Established in 1961, the Teesside Archaeological Society (TAS) is an enthusiastic, friendly group who share…
Kirklees YAC
Contact:Frances Hobart Tel:01484 663201 Kirklees YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. YAC clubs…
Leeds YAC
Contact:Louise Martin Tel:07986 924962 Email:leedsyac@gmail.com Leeds YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. YAC…
Moors and Valleys YAC
Contact:Maria-Elena Calderón Tel:01439 772700 Email:yac@northyorkmoors.org.uk Web:www.northyorkmoors.org.uk Moors & Valleys YAC is open to everyone aged…
Pontefract YAC
Contact:Ian Downes Tel:01924 223373 Email:ponteyac@outlook.com Pontefract YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. YAC…
York YAC
Contact:Sarah Drewell Email:yacyorkbranch@gmail.com Web:www.sites.google.com/site/yacyork York YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. YAC clubs…
Sheffield YAC
Contact:Diane Patchett Tel:0114 232 5497 / 07533 544737 Email:dragon.d@blueyonder.co.uk Sheffield YAC is open to everyone…
Yorkshire Dales YAC
Contact:Fiona Rosher or Debbie Allen Tel:01969 666210 Email:dcm@yorkshiredales.org.uk Yorkshire Dales YAC is open to everyone…
3D Archaeological Society
The 3D Archaeological Society was formed from GCSE, AS & A2 students who were studying…
Bolsterstone Archaeology & Heritage Group
Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group is a community group dedicated to exploring all aspects of…
Bordley Township Project
Bordley Township Project is a community archaeology project based in the Yorkshire Dales,working in a…
Boston Spa Archaeology & Heritage Group
Boston Spa Archaeology & Heritage Group formed in 1999 and are active mainly in the…
Claro Community Archaeology Group
The Claro Community Archaeology Group (CCAG) is a voluntary organisation that has been active since…
Friends of Wincobank Hill
Who are we? Friends of Wincobank Hill are a group of ordinary people committed to conserving the…
Thornborough Heritage Trust
Amongst the ploughed fields and pretty villages to the north of Ripon, in Yorkshire’s North…
Helmsley Archaeological and Historical Society
The Society began life as the Helmsley and Area Group of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society,…
The Harrogate Archaeological Society
Harrogate Archaeological Society provides in-depth lectures and events with experienced archaeologists. Founded in 1936, Harrogate…
Hunter Archaeological Society
The Hunter Archaeological Society studies and reports on the archaeology, history and architecture of South…
PastSearch
PastSearch is an independent business based in Holme-upon-Spalding Moor which is ideally placed to attend…
Iron-Age Nidderdale
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Ingleborough Archaeology Group
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North East Lincs Archaeology and Local History Society
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Northern Mine Research Society
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Richmondshire Excavation Group
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Roman Roads Research Association
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Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society
The Society, originally called The Scarborough and District Archaeological Society, was founded in 1947 by…
Cave Burial Research Project
Carries out research into the use of caves for the burial of the dead in…
South Leeds Archaeology
South Leeds Archaeology was established by Paul Boothroyd with a core of members who had…
East Riding Archaeological Research Trust
Encourages and promotes archaeology by individuals and organisations by the provision of data and specialist…
Thornton-le-Street History Group
Thornton le Street History Group launched their Heritage Lottery-funded archaeology and history project with an…
East Riding Archaeology
East Riding Archaeology is a new local business built upon quality service and 25 years…
East Riding Libraries, Museums & Archives
There are five museums and galleries run by the Museums Service of the East Riding…
Elmet Archaeological Services Ltd
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Wakefield Historical Society
Wakefield Historical Society welcomes all those with an interest in history both on a local…
Guildhouse Consultancy
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Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society
The Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society was established in 1823 when “philosophical” meant natural philosophy…
Historic England
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Humber Archaeology Partnership
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Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society
The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society (known until recently as the Yorkshire Archaeological Society) has…
YAHS Prehistory Research Section
The Prehistory Research Section of the Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society (YAHS) is devoted to…
YAHS Roman Antiquities Section
The Roman Antiquities Section (RAS) of the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society originated as the…
Leeds Museum Discovery Centre
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National Coal Mining Museum for England
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Yorkshire Philosophical Society
The Yorkshire Philosophical Society is a charitable learned society, founded in 1822 when “philosophical” had…
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The Management Committee consists of the Trustees, representatives of the Group’s member organisations and specified individual members of the Group.
Could you be the CBA's Festival Coordinator?The Council for British Archaeology are looking for a Festival Coordinator to help deliver the 2019 Festival of Archaeology.
Could it be you?
Find out more and download an application pack here new.archaeologyuk.org/Festival-Coordinator-vacancy
Next Friday the Council for British Archaeology have their AGM at the Beatrice di Cardi House. Tickets are sold out but there is a free guided walk being given by Bob Sydes on Saturday 1st December in York new.archaeologyuk.org/events/archaeology-day-2018
Council for British Archaeology | Archaeology Day 2018
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This includes the CBA AGM and the De Cardi Lecture - this year featuring Star Carr.
Council for British Archaeology | Mick Aston Archaeology Fund
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Challenge Funding, supported by English Heritage and Cadw, aims to encourage independent, voluntary effort in making original contributions to the study and care of the historic environment.
Time is running out on applications for the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating fund. New applications for 2018 are accepted until 30th November www.cardfund.org/
Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating Fund (CARD Fund)
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The Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund was established and funded by Archaeological Research Services Ltd and the SUERC Radiocarbon dating laboratory in January 2016.
Do you have an interest in archaeology and history? We're looking for a volunteer administration assistant to be a part of the Moors & Valleys Young Archaeologists Club (YAC)!
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The latest CBA publication is a reprint of the ever-popular Recording timber-framed buildings practical handbook by Nat Alcock, Maurice Barley, Phil Dixon and Bob Meeson. The book is a reference guide and glossary of over 300 definitions used in the description of timer-framed buildings, extensively illustrated by clearly labelled drawings. You can browse the CBA shop for it here at shop.britarch.ac.uk/shop/cba-publications/practical-handbooks-in-archaeology/recording-timber-fra...
Recording Timber Framed Buildings: An Illustrated Glossary
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N W Alcock, M W Barley, P W Dixon and R A Meeson (1989)
New work from our Editor, Christiane Kroebel, who is researching the cult of St Hilda.
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Snakestones and Sanctity: the Medieval Origins of the Cult of St Hilda of Whitby 31 October 201831 October 2018centre informatique Guest-blogger Christiane Kroebel, who is an independent researcher and volunteer curator at Whitby Museum, reflects on the origins and development of St Hilda’s cult f...
The Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Showcase, The Milton Rooms, Malton, Saturday 27th October
There are £5 tickets left which can be sold on the door however the organisers would like to be sure of numbers for catering. Please email jjackson@yorkat.co.uk to reserve a ticket.
Programme
09:45 – 10:00 Arrival and Coffee
10:00 – 10:05 Introduction and House Keeping Information, Claire Corkhill
10:05 – 12:15 First Session
10:05 Neil Redfern Introduction to Heritage Research Strategy
10:20 Rod Mill Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust
10:40 Bill and Margaret Coultard Southburn Archaeological Museum
11:00 Kevin Cowie Fridaythorpe Fimber Wetwang Archaeology Project
11:20 Andrew Sefton
The challenge of showcasing Pocklington’s ‘new’
archaeological heritage
11:40 Tony Hunt YAA Mapping
12:00 Claire Corkhill CBA Yorkshire
12:15 – 13:15 Lunch
Malton Museum is open for visits over the lunch break. It is a 2 min walk away at 6 Yorkersgate,
Malton YO17 7AB.
13:15 – 15:15 Second Session
13:20 Peter Addyman
Malton Museum Collection: a source for Wolds
archaeology.
13:40
Jen Jackson on behalf of
Priscan Archaeology
Priscan Archaeology - Agriculture and Archaeology in
Harmony
14:00 Lesley and David Sharpe
The High Wolds Heritage Group Community Art &
Archaeology
14:20 Susan Adamson Driffield and Wolds U3A Archaeology Group
14:40 Peter Halkon
Farming and landscape on the western Wolds in later
prehistory
15:00 Peter Connelly York Archaeological Trust in the Yorkshire Wolds
15:15 – 15:30 Tea and Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:15 Heritage Strategy Workshop Activity, Jen Jackson
16:15 – 16:30 Summing Up and Closing Comments, Mel Giles
16:30 Close
www.facebook.com/IoAHC/photos/a.239235196544491/522740664860608/?type=3&theater Trackways Through Time project at Humberhead Peatlands National Nature ReserveSunday 11 November
10.30am-3pm
Join us for a unique learning experience at Hatfield Moors Open Day 2018. A joint event launching the Trackway Through Time project and the opening of the new Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve work base and Life Lab.
The Lindholme Neolithic trackway and platform lies within the Hatfield Moors SSSI. The site is also included in the Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve, managed by Natural England.Exposed by mechanical peat cutting in the 1990s, the trackway and platform was first recognised in 2004 and was investigated archaeologically until 2006. Radiocarbon dated the monument to 2900-2500 BC, making it a Late Neolithic structure nearly 5,000 years old. It is the earliest example of a corduroy trackway known in Britain.
The Trackway Through Time project aims to build a reconstruction of the trackway and platform. Using experimental archaeology the public and volunteers will be engaged in how people lived and managed to travel across ancient landscapes. The reconstruction and new site interpretation will be used to focus visitors’ attention to the stories of the Humberhead Levels and the peat that preserves so much information.
This is a free event for all the family. No booking required.
#HLFSupported Visit North Lincolnshire Visit Doncaster Humberhead Peatlands NNR