York Archaeology’s training excavation - where anyone can try their hand at archaeology! Whether you are a novice amateur archaeologist, student or experienced underground explorer, as you’ll be working alongside our professional archaeologists as they guide and train you throughout the excavation.

York Archaeology Training Excavation - School Green 2024

After two successful years excavating in the grounds of Willow House, the time feels right for a new adventure. This summer, we’ll be looking to pastures new and seeing if the grass truly is greener on the other side… of the road.
Following a successful public consultation with residents of the Walmgate area, we will now turn our focus to an unassuming area of grass that we have named School Green. The space was identified as a potential archaeological hotspot during research led by participants of our Archaeology on Prescription social prescribing project.

We will be on-site daily from 9:30 to 5, with plenty of tea breaks and a 45 minute lunch break. 

Cost*:

• One week - £375

• Two weeks - £700

• Weekend - £180

Longer courses can possibly be arranged – please contact us at TrainingDig@yorkat.co.uk.

*Please note, the cost does not include accommodation. That is the responsibility of each trainee.

Full week sessions: 

July 15th - 19th

July 22nd - 26th

July 29th - August 1st 

August 4th - 8th

Weekends:

27th & 28th July

10th & 11th August - SOLD OUT

Accessibility guides are available at https://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/access-guide-willow-house  or by emailing trainingdig@yorkat.co.uk

If you would like to purchase any merchandise ahead of the excavation, please click here.

Willow House, 34 Long Cl Ln, York. YO10 4UP