Background
Find out why we’re excavating in East Yorkshire, and how you can get involved
Find out why we’re excavating in East Yorkshire, and how you can get involved
From Iron Age chariot burials, to square ‘round barrows’ and abandoned medieval villages, East Yorkshire is home to some truly surprising archaeology.
Read moreCropmarks, aerial photos and an impressive series of metal detecting finds all point to a landscape full of archaeology.
Read moreOur aim is to build up a timeline of life in the region through the ages, and each year we'll be digging further back into the past.
Read moreA large, abandoned medieval village sits at the heart of the site. From the air, you can see its crofts, tofts and holloways.
Read moreIf there’s an Anglo-Saxon palace down the road, and a church linked with King Aldfrith nearby, what will we find?
Read moreThe Roman discoveries have been coming in thick and fast, hinting at the presence of a substantial Roman settlement, and more!
Read moreEast Yorkshire is home to some impressive Iron Age archaeology, from chariot burials to square barrows. And they left their mark here too...
Read moreThere’s even older evidence going all the way back to the Bronze Age, and even the Mesolithic. One day, you could help us excavate it.
Read moreThis year, we’ll be focusing on the Iron Age and Roman settlements. Join the team and help us unearth it.
Read moreWalks, talks, tours and school sessions. Come and learn more about the archaeology of East Yorkshire!
See What's OnFollow the action live from the trenches, or read the in-depth reports we created with your help.
Let's begin!