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CBA Yorkshire Fireside chats Series 5
The latest series of our Fireside Chats is now available from late October 2021 - more information is available via this link
General News
British Archaeological Awards – Now the Archaeological Achievement Awards! 7 days until Nominations close (31st October 2021)
There is only 7 days left until nominations close for the Archaeological Achievement Awards! If…
Lost Villages Found YAHS conference 23rd October 2021
Lost Villages Found An online conference to be held via Zoom on Saturday 23rd October…
Vernacular Architectural Features in Upper Wharfedale
After a short summer break, we are now resuming our Third Thursday Talks with an…
New Nominations for Hull Local Heritage List
In a bid to revitalise the Hull Local Heritage List (first established in 2006 by…
Update to CBA Yorkshire Small Grants scheme – name change to CBA Yorkshire Community Archaeology Fund
As of 17th July 2021 the CBA Yorkshire Small Grants Scheme the name of our…
Broadcaster Raksha Dave will champion innovation and inclusion in her new role as President of CBA
The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of public archeologist…
Portable Antiquities Scheme
Do you Think You Have you Found Treasure?
Please go to our advice page or the Portable Antiquities Scheme at www.finds.org.uk for more information if you think you have found some artefacts!
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/
Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group
Vernacular architecture is that which is typical for an area or a region. This may…
North Duffield Conservation and Local History Society
The Society is active in the fields of archaeology, conservation and local history research. Regular…
Huddersfield and District Archaeological Society
Over 60 years of active archaeology in West Yorkshire A Winter Lecture Series is held,…
Northern Archaeological Associates
NAA is an independent, fully integrated heritage and archaeology company committed to providing expert advice…
York Archaeological Trust
York Archaeological Trust (YAT) is a self-funded educational charity and a leading professional archaeological organisation…
1066 Society
To support the increase of collective knowledge in all areas of study which relate to…
PastSearch
Research This is where it all started (even before PastSearch really existed), and this continues – looking…
CBA National
The Council for British Archaeology is an educational charity working throughout the UK to involve…
The Time Travellers
We are a large group of archaeologists and enthusiastic amateurs based in Sheffield, whose aim…
Cawood Castle Garth Group
The Cawood Heritage site is run by the Cawood Castle Garth Group to provide information…
Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group
SWAAG (Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group) was founded in 2009 and are active in surveying…
Pontefract and District Archaeological Society
We have been revealing, recording and rescuing the past for over 60 years. The aims of our…
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…
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…
Teesside Archaeological Society
Established in 1961, the Teesside Archaeological Society (TAS) is an enthusiastic, friendly group who share…
Sheffield YAC
Contact:Diane Patchett Tel:0114 232 5497 / 07533 544737 Email:dragon.d@blueyonder.co.uk Sheffield YAC is open to everyone…
Kirklees YAC
Contact:Frances Hobart Tel:01484 663201 Kirklees YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. YAC clubs…
Pontefract YAC
Contact:Ian Downes Tel:01924 223373 Email:ponteyac@outlook.com Pontefract YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. YAC…
Leeds YAC
Contact:Louise Martin Tel:07986 924962 Email:leedsyac@gmail.com Leeds 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…
Yorkshire Dales YAC
Contact:Fiona Rosher or Debbie Allen Tel:01969 666210 Email:dcm@yorkshiredales.org.uk Yorkshire Dales YAC is open to everyone…
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 Philosophical Society
The Yorkshire Philosophical Society is a charitable learned society, founded in 1822 when “philosophical” had…
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
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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 Roman Antiquities Section
The Roman Antiquities Section (RAS) of the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society originated as the…
YAHS Prehistory Research Section
The Prehistory Research Section of the Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society (YAHS) is devoted to…
Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society
The Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society was established in 1823 when “philosophical” meant natural philosophy…
Wakefield Historical Society
Wakefield Historical Society welcomes all those with an interest in history both on a local…
University of Sheffield
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Thornton-le-Street History Group
Thornton le Street History Group launched their Heritage Lottery-funded archaeology and history project with an…
Thornborough Heritage Trust
Amongst the ploughed fields and pretty villages to the north of Ripon, in Yorkshire’s North…
The Harrogate Archaeological Society
Harrogate Archaeological Society provides in-depth lectures and events with experienced archaeologists. Founded in 1936, Harrogate…
South Leeds Archaeology
South Leeds Archaeology was established by Paul Boothroyd with a core of members who had…
Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society
The Society, originally called The Scarborough and District Archaeological Society, was founded in 1947 by…
Roman Roads Research Association
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Richmondshire Excavation Group
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PastSearch
PastSearch is an independent business based in Holme-upon-Spalding Moor which is ideally placed to attend…
Northern Mine Research Society
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North East Lincs Archaeology and Local History Society
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National Coal Mining Museum for England
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Leeds Museum Discovery Centre
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Iron-Age Nidderdale
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Ingleborough Archaeology Group
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Hunter Archaeological Society
The Hunter Archaeological Society studies and reports on the archaeology, history and architecture of South…
Humber Archaeology Partnership
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Historic England
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Helmsley Archaeological and Historical Society
The Society began life as the Helmsley and Area Group of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society,…
Guildhouse Consultancy
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