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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

For us, it was watching all the videos and photos online of people having a great time 💛 What was your favourite Festival moment? Share below 👇 Or share your feedback in our evaluation survey to be in with a chance to win a £50 One4All Voucher 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/festivalau...

What was your favourite Festival moment?" and a yellow heart icon. Below, it asks "Visited a fantastic event, joined us online, or enjoyed some of our content?" with a green button that says "Let us know below!"

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It’s #askanarchaeologist day and we are taking questions on all of our platforms - no mean logistical feat. Keep your questions coming. Here one from me - how can nature help show us where archaeological features might be?

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Lesley McFadyen @lesleymcf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Shelter, Fire, Poverty - from one side of the river to another. Thames through Time - is material and archival practice, Birkbeck:MOLA field school. With Dr Helen Chittock and @drclaireharris.bsky.social

Painted black S with arrow on brick wall.

Historic photograph showing extensive fire damage to Payne’s Paper Wharf.

Photograph from one side of the Thames looking over to the glass skyscrapers of the city on the other side.

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Great to see The Oakbank Collection managed by Scottish Crannog Centre rightly recognised for its importance and I am proud to be a Trustee. Own given a quick weaving a fabric lesson as well as catching on the new crannog build.

Wooden bridge leading to a round house which is still being built.

Woman dressed in Woven fabric to represent the clothing of the Iron Age. She is holding two pieces of fabric that she has woven on a replica Iron Age loom.

Fine detail of a replica piece of Iron Age fabric. Very fine tread and tight weave.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

“Went here as a teen and it sparked my love of archaeology!” This place of memory and meaning was shared with us at the Festival of Archaeology closing event in 2023. Can you guess where this one is? 👀 Submit your place of memory and meaning 👉 shorturl.at/i2IyP

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Chris Seddon @chrisseddon.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Trying to post some regular archaeological sites in #Derbyshire over on the Derbyshire Archaeological Society's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/groups/69721...). This site has captured my interest lately, so thought I'd share it here, too. Farnah Hall / Champion Park nr Duffield. #archaeology

Old photograph of Farnah Hall, near Duffield in Derbyshire. © Unknown

25in OS Map from National Library of Scotland's website. Farnah Hall and The Moat are featured.

Google satellite image of the area around Farnah Hall and Champion Park.

LiDAR image created using data from DEFRA's website. The image shows the sides of the moat very clearly. The remains of Farnah Hall...not so much.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

🎄 Post deadlines may have passed, but you can still give a gift that lasts well beyond Christmas Day. A CBA gift membership is delivered digitally, with a printable certificate, so there’s still something to put under the tree. Support archaeology this Christmas 👉 tinyurl.com/cbagift

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Totally agree. Integrity is our greatest asset in communicating archaeology - if we loose it we risk the very soul of what we do.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We’ve had a fantastic few days at TAG Great conversations around this year’s theme theory in action, and lovely to meet so many people at our stand. Huge well done to CBA’s Debbie Frearson for speaking today in “In theory it was a great idea” 👏 Thanks to everyone who stopped by.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Want to help us continue this vital work? As a charity, we rely on your support to help us reach more young people, build more opportunities, and strengthen the impact YAC delivers every day. If you can, please consider donating to support us 👉 tinyurl.com/4pcpn95r

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

YAC clubs across the UK are helping young people feel happier, more connected, and more engaged with archaeology and heritage. Find out more about our impact with our public report, available to download here 👉 tinyurl.com/4pwb486h

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

New landmark research out today: We've just launched Trowel and Error, the most in-depth look in 25 years at how audiences want to engage with archaeology. The findings are clear: people want human, accessible, story-led archaeology. Read the report here 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/our-work/tro...

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I did not know this was coming!! Great evening and some amazing projects to celebrate.

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

An uncanny resemblance to the wonderful Jessie Mouthersole’s 1921 painting of Cruddy’s Crag. Appears in her 1922 book Hadrians Wall. I think it’s was Jessie’s paintings of the wall in her book that first established these iconic views. An amazing artist and archaeologist.

Image of Hadrian’s Wall at Cruddy Cragg, rising and falling over the hills. Black and white photo of original painting by Jessie Mouthersole’s. Photo taken of image in her 1922 book Hadrian’s Wall

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

The name was devised by our Youth Advisory Board and Young Associate Network @archaeologyuk.bsky.social to help the survey have a wider reach. They did a cracking job to help propel us to over 3000 engagements across our different research methods. Pays to listen to young voices.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Check out these amazing collages inspired by archaeology for Trowel & Error! 🎨 Across 16 workshops and 290 participants, we invited people from all walks of life to get hands-on and explore what archaeology means to them, their memories, places, stories and connections. 👉 youtu.be/_APQpuCKgdg?...

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

If you're at University Archaeology Day today make sure you stop by the CBA stand and say hello to Tilly and Debbie. #UAD25

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We are very sad to hear the news of Mike Corbishley's passing. Mike was a long-time supporter of the CBA and co-founder of YAC. We’ll be celebrating Mike’s life and contributions in an upcoming issue of British Archaeology. Here he is in 1986, celebrating the conclusion of a Wroxeter excavation

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Looking forward to reading and watching all of the submissions to A Day In Archaeology. Enjoy all.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

We’re kicking off #ADayInArchaeology with an intro from @neilredfern.bsky.social, filmed in a landscape that holds deep personal meaning From muddy boots to museum work, stay tuned today as we follow a day in the life of archaeologists, students & volunteers across the UK 🏺✨

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

#FestivalOfArchaeology2025 learning to use YouTube Shorts for my Festival journey @archaeologyuk.bsky.social - let me know what you think 🤔 youtube.com/shorts/piqTa...

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

#AskAnArchaeologist Day. @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Thats a wrap for the 20205 AAA Day. If you are missing the chat & conversation there is plenty more to come from #FestivalOfArchaeology not least #ADayInArchaeology to find out more head to www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/a-d...

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Wow what an offer - did I agree to that 😱. Don’t miss out there is lots to discover. If 48 hours are not long enough you can always become a member and read at your leisure… The is 20% off membership during the Festival.

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Why does the press always think we are baffled? What I don’t know in life far exceeds what I have learnt. The thirst for knowledge and new experiences/ideas/questions is key to what makes archaeology fascinating.

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Jessica and Anna have been hidden behind the scenes all day keeping us connected and cross posting questions. We hope this has worked and we will continue to ensure our reach is as wide as possible but fragmentation of our world is making this difficult. 2/2

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

As we start our last 30 mins of #AskAnArchaeologist Day I want to give a big shoutout to two members of the CBA @archaeologyuk.bsky.social team, Jessica and Anna. This year we have expanded beyond X and tried to host AAADay over multiple platforms. 1/2

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Calling all curious minds! Today is #AskAnArchaeologistDay, your chance to ask anything you’ve ever wanted to know about archaeology! 📱 Join the conversation on X, BlueSky, TikTok, and Instagram, just use the hashtag #AskAnArchaeologist or ask your question in the comments to get involved.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

What does archaeology mean to YOU? One word, a poem, anything goes. Let us know in the comments below 👇

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

@chalkefestival.bsky.social listening to @johnhenryphillips.bsky.social talk about Romany Archacaeology if you head over to @archaeologyuk.bsky.social you can get access to his article in our British Archaeology magazine

John Henry Philips giving a talk in a large tent - screen behind him and audience in front.

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Day 5 of @chalkefestival.bsky.social! Come and escape from the sun in the shade of the heritage hub tent ☀️ Try fun hands-on activities, grab some free magazines, and meet the team!

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Congratulations Steve 👏👏👏

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

The wonderful Dave Coombs. Taught me at Manchester in the early 90’s and yes we had a trip up Mam Tor….

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

📣 Join us tomorrow for our CBA Office Open Day as part of York Festival of Ideas! Drop in any time between 11am - 3pm at De Grey House, York to explore what we do, chat with the team, and take part in hands-on archaeology activities. No booking needed & totally free (donations welcome)

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Jim Leary @jimleary.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Today is the final excavation day at Skipsea in East #Yorkshire, and we’ve dug our way into the Early Mesolithic. And here - an elegant flint point, a razor-thin slash through time, found lying exactly where it had been dropped, some 10,000 years ago. 🏺 #FlintFriday #FindsFriday

A photo of a hand holding an elegant honey-coloured flint point.

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

My week has also seen me doing lots of dog walks around Clifton, York, where you can find remnants of RAF Clifton, medieval ridge and furrow and the garden tree planting for the North Riding of Yorkshire Mental Hospital at Clifton Park #OutAndAboutArchaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

On Friday I walked from Richmond to Easby Abbey. On the way back we past a memorial to a Drummer Boy disappeared when trying to find the ‘lost’ tunnel between Richmond Castle & the Abbey. The trees growing over the path makes a natural tunnel #OutAndAboutArchaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Wednesday saw me exploring Sutton Bank with Miles Johnson, National Park Archaeologist @northyorkmoors.org.uk From Bronze Age Barrows and Dykes to WW2 slit trenches, from Hillforts to aircraft hangars and even conservation goats 🐐 this walk had it all #OutAndAboutArchaeology

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Over the last 9 days for #OutAndAboutArchaeology I have explored York from leading a walking tour to dashing round the City Walls on my lunch brakes - York never disappoints, there is always something going on and it’s constantly changing @archaeologyuk.bsky.social

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

One of favourite books is Waterland by Graham Swift - gives such a wonderful and evocative description of living in the Fens and the power of its watery landscape

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

#OutAndAboutArchaeology looking back at 9 days walking to raise money for @archaeologyuk.bsky.social. I covered 146km and here are a few of my walks:

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

#OutAndAboutArchaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Wednesday - Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire with Miles Johnson from the @northyorkmoors.org.uk exploring everything from the prehistoric to the WW2, Hillforts to slit trenches, Belfast Truss hangars to conservation goats. We even met an adder!!

Small slit trench half of which has been excavated by archaeologists. Next to the trench is a mound of earth that was the upcast of the trench used as a firing platform

Large ditch and bank - a Bronze Age dike which turns to the right as it goes around and earlier burial mound. The earthworks are covered in Bilberry and a tree grows out of the mound

Roof of aircraft hangar. Made of wooden trusses called a Belfast Truss. Over 100 years old.

5 goats eating grass and the leaves of a Silver Birch tree. The goats are an orange/gold colour and know as Golden Guernsey’s

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

#OutAndAboutArchaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social lovely day in Richmond walking to Easby Abbey along the River Swale

Information panel for Easby Abbey, nr Richmond North Yorkshire

View of Richmond Castle over the River Swale. Trees in foreground and to side of castle with tower keep in middle of the image

Me standing in small doorway of the Gatehouse to Easby Abbey. Next to me is my very wet Dog Star. A golden cocker spaniel who has just been swimming in the River Swale.

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Yesterday I added a further 22km and passed 100 for the week. #WalkingAndTalkingYourWay

Screen shot showing number of steps - 30,114 and kilometres 22.8

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Neil Redfern @neilredfern.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

All this week I have been walking to raise money for the CBA @archaeologyuk.bsky.social, joining staff and trustees as we try and cover 1,944km in one week for Out & About Archaeology. Every donation helps us bring archaeology to more people. Your support makes a real difference! 👉 bit.ly

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1,944km to Support Out & About Archaeology

This May, CBA staff and trustees will walk a combined 1,944km, to commemorate the year the CBA was founded, to celebrate the archaeology that surrounds us and raise vital funds to support our work thr...

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Clemency Cooper @clemencycooper.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

One of my favourite I-Spy activities is spotting archaeology themed road names and north #Cambridge is a hot spot! Ring Fort Road follows the circular plan of an Iron Age hillfort bank and ditch capturingcambridge.org/arbury/arbur... #OutAndAboutArchaeology

A free standing road sign reading 'Ring Fort Road' next to a tarmacked pavement and parched grass verge, with buildings beyond a fence in the background.

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