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@archaeojo

Engagement & Delivery Manager at the Council for British Archaeology | Manages the YAC | Co-Director of Bamburgh Research Project | Dr of Archaeology with a focus on early medieval Britain.

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Help us shape the CBA.....

06.03.2026 21:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Three images of the mold gold cape with hammered designs

Three images of the mold gold cape with hammered designs

I've waited a long time to see the Mold Cape in 'real' life and it didn't disappoint. The Museum of Liverpool and PSs have created a regionally focussed exhibition exploring the idea of treasure.

It really hammers home how rich the archaeology of North West England and North East Wales is 🏺πŸͺ™

28.02.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
All yellow daffodil flower

All yellow daffodil flower

The #daffodils are here at last. Just the little ones so far 🀩

#NorthWales #ukGardening 🌱

24.02.2026 10:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love the buzzy bee!

21.02.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Festival of Archaeology returns for 2026! 🏺🌲

From 18th July to 2nd August, the UK’s largest celebration of archaeology is back, and this year we’re exploring the connections between archaeology and nature.

Find out more πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/u9VQy

21.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My yellow crocus' are wilting under the weight of the rain, so I brought them into dry out a little and they have rewarded me by opening within 15 mins 🀩 πŸŒ±πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

13.02.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Small purple iris in green pot

Small purple iris in green pot

Gold-yellow crocus in green pot

Gold-yellow crocus in green pot

Three white snow drop heads with dew

Three white snow drop heads with dew

It might be a bit grim outside but there are little pockets of loveliness when you go looking..... #UKGardening 🌱

12.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Very pleased to have this go live 🀩🀩🀩

04.02.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Very excited to see this out in the wild πŸ‘€πŸΊ

It's a real collaborative monograph which details the excavation of the Bowl Hole & provides a wider overview of the excavations at the castle.

The first chapter, co-authored with Graeme Young & Barbara Yorke, is freely available to read πŸ‘‰

22.12.2025 15:28 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Wreath with oranges, pine cones and bow on green door

Wreath with oranges, pine cones and bow on green door

Green foliage woven into wreath

Green foliage woven into wreath

Tools for wreath making laid out on wooden table

Tools for wreath making laid out on wooden table

Christmas wreath making was so much fun this year at the Walled Garden School in #Hawarden, #NorthWales 🍊🌲

All the foliage was foraged locally #UKGardening 🌱

06.12.2025 16:56 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Very proud of the work we do with the YAC 🏺🀩

03.12.2025 19:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to come and excavate with us at Bamburgh? Booking for the 2026 excavation season is now open 19th July – 14th August 2026 (4 weeks) Join us this summer for our 2026 excavation season at the world famous Bamburgh Castle. We will be continuing our excavation and survey on and around the outw…

Booking for our dig in 2026 is now live! Check it out through our blog

bamburghresearchproject.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/w...

29.11.2025 11:49 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Woman with blonde stood next to bright orange tropical flower

Woman with blonde stood next to bright orange tropical flower

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Tropical in #Belfast
#GardeningUK 🌱🌺

28.11.2025 16:16 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Teazil heads upside down ready for drying

Teazil heads upside down ready for drying

Today's foraging..... #autumn #dryflowers #UKgardening 🌱

15.11.2025 19:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The most amazing early medieval tripartite: Lindisfarne, Ad Gefrin and Bamburgh 🀩

25.09.2025 19:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic to have @littlebonelady.bsky.social with us at #Bamburgh Castle. I always learn something new 🀩🏺 #zooarchaeology

24.09.2025 09:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fun in the sun 🌞🌞🌞

23.09.2025 15:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Small group of people stood next to stone rubble wall

Small group of people stood next to stone rubble wall

Stone windmill tower with beach and dunes in background

Stone windmill tower with beach and dunes in background

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It's that time of year again. I'm #Bamburgh bound for the @brparchaeology post-excavation week.

Let's hope the weather God's are kind and the #archaeology is on form 🀩🏺

21.09.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come and join us next week, for a day, a few days or more! πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
🏺🏺🏺

15.09.2025 12:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pink and white Sweet Williams in a small brown gin bottle

Pink and white Sweet Williams in a small brown gin bottle

Yellow roses in a small clear gin bottle

Yellow roses in a small clear gin bottle

Little bits from the garden #flowers #gardening #gardeningUK 🌱🌻

23.08.2025 14:29 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Woman in garden with glass of red wine with large rose hat and dress made of flowers

Woman in garden with glass of red wine with large rose hat and dress made of flowers

Came through the post with a bottle of wine. How did they know? πŸ€”πŸŒ±πŸŒ»πŸ·
#gardeningUK #gardening #wine

16.08.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come and join us in September in #Bamburgh 🏺

11.08.2025 13:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Drawing of a sunflower with seed packet

Drawing of a sunflower with seed packet

Big sunflower head

Big sunflower head

Seed collecting. This time it's sunflowers for next year 🌻🌱
#gardening #flowers #gardeningUK

08.08.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A great opportunity anyone aged 16 to 21 looking to get into archaeology, designed by the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board - designed by young people, for young people!

06.08.2025 11:02 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks for sharing 😊

06.08.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Group sat on grass watching knapping flint in front of teepee structure.

Group sat on grass watching knapping flint in front of teepee structure.

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That's a wrap on the 2025 #FestivalOfArchaeology🏺. Extra special to celebrate it in my home town of #Bradford with family and friends.

Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography β›οΈπŸ“Έ

03.08.2025 20:00 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Flower heads light pink with darker pink around the edges

Flower heads light pink with darker pink around the edges

Maroon flower head with lush green foliage

Maroon flower head with lush green foliage

Bright pink flower head with green foliage

Bright pink flower head with green foliage

Sweet William's from seed. I wasn't expecting them to flower this year 🀩 #gardening #gardeninguk #flowers πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸŒ±

01.08.2025 09:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Calling all 16-21 year-olds.......

30.07.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today we launch the My Heritage online exhibition with our friends at Photoworks, funded by the @HeritageFundUK

It's probably my favourite project I've been involved with lately as it was so great to tap into my creative side and explore #archaeology🏺 from a fresh perspective.

#photography πŸ“Έ

30.07.2025 09:21 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lots going on today celebrating and platforming young people in the heritage sector β¬‡οΈβ¬‡οΈβ¬‡οΈπŸΊ

30.07.2025 08:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0