The much anticipated revised edition of the National Planning Policy Framework has been published by GOVUK. The good news, there is still a section on the Historic Environment...full analysis later. gov.uk/government/pub…

🎬 The astonishing Viking-Age processional roadway being brought to light in Govan Old's 1,500-year-old churchyard, home of the early medieval The Govan Stones 🛡👑. Featuring Prof. Driscoll and David Sneddon 📺 Part 1 of 3

I called into York Adventurers today for a nice coffee and spotted this Tegula roof tile stamped with name of the 6th legion, quite rare to see one intract #York

Wulfstan I, archbishop of York, died #OTD in 956. Known for his shifting allegiances to different rulers, he was imprisoned by King Eadred in 952. Upon release he did not return to Northumbria but exercised his office from Dorchester-on-Thames. Oscytel succeeded him. 📸Paul Lakin

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Happy New Year from York Archaeology! ⛏️🎇 #NewYear #Celebrate #Archaeology #York

Starting #Railway200 with the Whistle Up Tanfield Railway and Jayne McCubbin , making it onto BBC Breakfast this morning 😁

Best wishes Jen.

In collaboration with University of Leicester, the CSVA is delighted to announce the 17th Annual Midlands Viking Symposium on Saturday 17th May 2025 at the University of Nottingham. Registration will open shortly. Stay tuned for more details. #MVS17

Hail Constantine! In 306, Constantine the Great was declared Emperor in York. From here, he began a long journey that would eventually change the face of religion in the Roman Empire.

An excavation at High Tarns Farm, Silloth, Cumbria, led by Grampus Heritage and Training began #OTD in 2024. Archaeologists and volunteers discovered a large hall, charcoal production pit and corn dryer, pictured, from the late Viking Age. 📸Grampus Heritage

🌿 How can archaeology help wellbeing? It isn’t just about uncovering the past, it’s about how we connect to it. Whether it’s through exploring, handling artefacts, or sharing stories, archaeology offers a unique way to slow down, reflect, and feel part of something bigger.

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Dr. Andrew Jennings, UHI Associate Professor in Island Studies, has released a new publication titled "From Periphery to Powerhouse: A New Policy Paradigm for Scotland's Islands." #research #sustainablefuture tinyurl.com/3m7fva6a

🌍Tourism & culture: threat or alliance? ✨ Find out in our talk with Europeana 👇 hike-project.eu/cultural-herit… #HIKEproject #DETOUR #ViaFrancigena

There's no evidence that the Isle of Man was a British Kingdom in 792. It was still dominated by Irish and Welsh interests until Vikings settled in the 9th century. Much raided by everyone of course and lots of short term control. Not aligned with England till 1200's and later.

Haraldr (III) Sigurðsson, king of Norway, and Tostig Godwineson, former ealdorman in Northumbria, sailed up the River Ouse with a fleet of 300 ships #OTD in 1066. Before entering the Humber they had harried the Northumbrian coast, setting Scarborough ablaze.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. - John 1.5

A very Happy New Year from all at York Minster!