The Yorkshire Archaeological &
Historical Society

Trust welcomes new trustees

York Archaeological Trust has welcomed three newly-elected members to its board of trustees. Susan Palmer OBE, Professor Ellen Roberts and Peter Wheatcroft, join chair, Professor Anthony Robards OBE, and the six current trustees, in overseeing...

The search to find a Yorkshire market town’s ‘lost’ palace

During medieval times, the East Yorkshire market town of Howden had a level of significance and influence that belies its size and stature today. Now a group of local people are determined to unearth secrets from its illustrious past by embarking...

Iron Age roundhouse remains could stop Mirfield development in tracks

The remains of an Iron Age roundhouse could be the latest weapon used by the people of Mirfield in a 20-year battle to stop developers building on a popular greenfield site. More here.  

Temporary problem accessing Jeremy Mills bookshop

There's a problem accessing YAHS publication sales on the Jeremy Mills bookshop site. We have alerted Jeremy Mills and they are on the case....

Diggers wanted - east Yorkshire, August-September

YAHS is pleased to be a co-sponsor of Dr Peter Halkon's excavation of a Later Bronze Age ring fort at Kipling House Farm, near Middleton-on-the Wolds. Dr Halkon is now looking for volunteers to join the dig. Details below. A large...