Volunteer with York Archaeology Today!
When it comes to accessing rich and vivid history on their doorsteps, York residents are amongst the luckiest in the world. Internationally known for its connections to the Vikings, the Romans and beyond, our city is teeming with historical value, evident not only in its tourist-friendly architecture above ground, but also in the subterranean treasures unearthed by archaeologists.
Over the years, diggers and excavators have discovered a wide range of historically significant finds in York, with notable gems including: the York Helmet (also known as the Coppergate Helmet, unearthed in 1982); the Ivory Bangle Lady (female skeletal remains found at Sycamore Terrace in 1901); the Oldest Brain in Britain (also known as the Heslington Brain, discovered in 2008 at the University of York); and the Tombstone of Lucius Duccius Rufinus (the tombstone of a Roman soldier, unearthed in 1688 at Micklegate’s Holy Trinity Priory). If you’re a curious resident keen on unearthing the city’s next yet-to-be-found hidden treasure, why not volunteer with York Archaeology?
York Archaeology is currently seeking new volunteers to help out in a range of fields. Opportunities available include roles in the Fieldwork Team, Collections and Archives, the Learning Team, and helping out at famous attractions in and around the city. Could you be York’s next star archaeologist?
If you dig history and would like to volunteer with York Archaeology, visit www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved/volunteering-and-work-placements to learn more!
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