EXCAVATIONS AT SKEFFLING, HOLDERNESS -MARY ANNE SLATER PRECEDED BY ERAS AGM - 15 APRIL 2026
Our AGM begins at 7.00 pm followed by lecture
During the Outstrays to Skeffling Managed Realignment Scheme, a joint initiative by the Environment Agency and Associated British Ports, excavations undertaken by York Archaeology revealed a surprising amount of archaeology, from prehistoric to medieval. What caught media attention was a possible Roman oyster processing site near Skeffling. Mary-Anne Slater of York Archaeology will present an account of these fascinating discoveries.
The lecture will take place in LT1, Wilberforce Building, The University of Hull on Wednesday 15 April at 7.30 pm. For those unable to attend we hope to livestream - details will be sent to members with a digital link to join on the night.
Free to ERAS members. £3 for guests.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Photo courtesy of The Environment Agency
March 29, 2026
Field Studies Wednesday 1st April, Beverley – postponed to Wednesday 8th April
Unfortunately, our next Field Studies meeting has had to be delayed until Wednesday 8th April.
The meeting will still take place at our usual venue at St Nicholas Community Centre, Holmechurch Lane, Beverley HU17 0QP at 7:30pm through to 9:00pm. The room is on the right, top of the stairs as you enter the building.
In this session, Matt will be continuing his interesting and well received sessions on key aspects of site organisation and excavation strategies, in particular, this month he will be covering the use of site matrices and how to phase archaeological remains.
This, as always, will be a friendly, fun and informal session with a mix of knowledge and abilities. Field studies is open to all members and no prior experience is necessary. If you have never been, come and give it a try.
March 29, 2026
Wednesday 18th March - Lecture by Professor Tom Moore on the Melsonby Hoard
We are delighted to welcome Professor Tom Moore to the Society on Wednesday 18 March where he will present a lecture on leading the excavation of the Melsonby hoard.
Consisting of around 800 artefacts, the largest hoard of Iron Age metalwork yet found in the UK, the Melsonby hoard was discovered by detectorist Peter Heads close to the possible Brigantes capital at Stanwick in North Yorkshire.
It was subsequently excavated by a team led by Professor Tom Moore of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University. The hoard which includes chariot wheels, cauldrons, horse bridles and ceremonial spears is being studied by a range of experts particularly those from the British Museum. Thanks to a public appeal and grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund the hoard will remain in this region in the collections of the Yorkshire Museum in York.
The lecture will take place in LT1, Wilberforce Building, The University of Hull at 7.30 pm. For those unable to attend we will be livestreaming - details will be sent to members with a digital link to join on the night.
Free to ERAS members. £3 for guests.
This is definitely one not to miss and we look forward to seeing you there!
Photograph: Durham University/PA
March 14, 2026
FIELD STUDIES - POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 2026
We have been endeavouring to organise a fun event for Field Studies but unfortunately we have been unable to confirm a booking and with us now being so close to Christmas we have sadly decided to postpone until 4 February 2026.
We still have a fascinating lecture to look forward to next week and we look forward to seeing you all there.
December 10, 2025
FIELD STUDIES 3 DECEMBER 2025 - POSTPONED
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Field Studies on Wednesday 3 December is POSTPONED. We are in the process of organising a suitable event with a bit of a festive social feel and we will let you know as soon as we have arranged a date. Apologies for the late change - but please watch this space as we come up with a new date. We look forward to announcing something very soon!
December 01, 2025