Medieval History
York Archaeological Trust hopes to win award
The Hollywood Oscars are still a few months away but the York Archaeological Trust is waiting with bated breath to hear whether it has won the archaeology equivalent. They are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the prestigious British Archaeological Awards for which they have been shortlisted under the ?Best Archaeological Innovation? category.
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York?s Hungate Archaeological Dig Coming To An End
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Cornwall: Archaeological Finds Of National Importance
A bigger picture of what life was like 1,300 years ago for people living on the Lizard is emerging at Gunwalloe. Archaeological work in the area has been described by the National Trust as being of national importance. The trust said: "Gunwalloe has for...
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Costumes Fit For A King?and A Queen, Go On Display In York
If you?ve ever fancied yourself as the next dashing Mr Darcy or Elizabeth Bennett, Barley Hall in York is the place for you. The city?s medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, is host the first public appearance of costumes worn by Colin Firth and Helena Bonham...
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Face Of Viking Woman Reconstructed
Researchers at the University of Dundee have helped recreate the face of a Viking woman who lived in medieval York. The reconstruction is now being displaced at the JORVIK Viking Centre. York Archaeological Trust, owner of JORVIK, has used the most advanced...
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York Archaeological Trust Launches Book About Community Archaeologists
The achievements of York's community archaeologists are being celebrated in a book being launched by York Archaeological Trust this week. Hunting for History highlights the achievements of the Greater York Community Archaeology Project, created from...
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