This year’s York Archaeology Conference, organised by York Archaeological Forum, will be a hybrid event, in person at the City Council’s West Offices in York & live streamed via the City Council’s YouTube channel.
Please book in advance to attend the live event in person on Eventbrite (via this
link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-archaeology-conference-2022-tickets-406777611787 Numbers for the live event are limited to 80, so if you find you can’t attend, please cancel your order. Tickets are free this year, thanks to generous sponsorship by City of York Council.
There is no need to book for the live stream, just follow the link to the City Council’s YouTube channel on the day (or after the event to watch the recording): https://www.youtube.com/cityofyorkcouncil
The 2022 conference will focus on recent archaeological investigation and research within the York City boundary, providing an overview of recent and ongoing projects, including archaeological work in response to development within the City, new research into the City’s Roman past, management of the City Walls as well as the new visitor experience and interpretation at Clifford’s Tower.
DRAFT Programme
10.00 Registration, tea & coffee
10.30 Introduction & welcome
10.35 York Archaeology – Recent archaeological work in York
11.10 MAP Archaeological Practice Ltd – Update on work at Marygate & other sites
11.45 Tetra Tech – York Central: An update on the archaeological works
12.20 Questions
12.30 Lunch (not provided for delegates) – opportunity to see YMT interactives
13.50 Prof. Martin Millett, Uni of Cambridge – Roman York Beneath the Streets: first results
14.25 York Archaeology/AOC – Beneath the Streets: The City of York Deposit Model Project
15.00 Questions
15.10 Tea & coffee break – opportunity to see YMT interactives
15.40 City Walls Manager, City of York Council – City Walls project updates, findings & future conservation 16.15 English Heritage – Clifford’s Tower refurbishment
16.50 Questions
17.00 Conference ends