Archaeology conference is back in York!

City of York Council and the York Archaeological Forum are set to host its annual conference, with this year’s event focussing on ‘’Discovering Anglian York: Digging in the Dark’.

The popular conference will take place on Saturday 16 November at West Offices on between 10am and 5pm.

The event provides an overview of current knowledge and recent archaeological discoveries.

The speakers reflect the varied membership of the forum with representatives of local archaeological contractors and specialists, the University of York and University of Huddersfield and York Museums Trust, including:

  • Dr Mary Garrison (University of York) Alcuin and York: Evidence for a Central Place
  • Ian Milsted (York Archaeological Trust) When 2 + 2 = 5: Looking for the Anglians under York Minster
  • Dr Andrew Woods (York Museums Trust) Interpreting the Coinage of Anglian York
  • Professor Julian Richards (University of York) & Dave Haldenby (Independent Researcher) The End of Anglian Yorkshire: the Scale and Impact of Viking settlement
  • John Oxley (City of York Council) 30 Years Old and Still Going… Where Next for the York Deposit Model?
  • Professor Richard Morris – open discussion (University of Huddersfield)

Places cost £15 with a number of limited reduced-fee student places available for £5 each via: www.york.gov.uk/info/20214/conservation_and_archaeology/2027/annual_archaeology_conference

Cllr Andrew Waller, Executive Member for Economy and Strategic Planning, said: “York is one of Britain’s great historic cities and it’s fascinating to hear all about the archaeological work that is being carried out in York and to learn more about some important recent research.”

John Oxley, City of York Council Archaeologist, said: “York is one of the leading archaeological cities in Europe. This conference brings together experts who will cast new light on life in the city during the Anglian period. Others will tell us how this information is being shared and how it will be used to shape the future of the city. It is sure to be a very exciting and informative day.”