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Young Archaeologists' Club based in Brighton, for ages 8-16 yrs, run by real-life archaeologists.

Joined October 2020
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What a fabulous and full day for our #YoungArchaeologistsClub today with a great programme planned by @Nathalie_Cohen at @BodiamCastleNT as part of #Bodiam100. With special thanks to Simon and Charlotte from @ArchSouthEast #heritage #archaeology #youngarchaeologists – at Bodiam, England
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We will be investigating the site of a former Victorian lime kiln and a medieval field boundary located in a pasture behind Hale Farm, Chidingly, in partnership with Archaeo Discovery. The project schedule will be Saturdays in July, August, and September. archaeodiscovery.com/blogs/n…
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Dane's Dyke: Extremely well preserved, running from the coast north of Flamborough Head south for a distance of two and a half miles, Danes' Dyke remains a significant boundary in the modern landscape.
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Boxgrove: Three significant open-access papers published in 2025-2026: 1) Europe's oldest bone tool - a deliberately shaped 480,
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Join us for HALF TERM DIG SCHOOL Feb 19th & 20th 2 fun filled days for 7-12 year olds to explore archaeology themes and techniques. Book here buff.ly/lDoPHWj #archaeodiscovery #archaeologyforkids #halfterm #halftermclub #thingstodoinsussex #archaeologyclub #eastsussex
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The results are in! Our Farm Green Dig Impact Study is now live — and the findings show just how powerful community archaeology can be in a semi‑urban neighbourhood like Bevendean. Over 700 people took part. Ages ranged from 3 to 93. Nearly 8,000 finds were uncovered.
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And the impact? Skills, confidence, wellbeing, pride, connection — all strengthened through shared discovery. Swipe to explore what we achieved together. Full report available via our bio link. Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the
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#ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. #Heritagefunduk #ChangingChalk #FarmGreenDig #archaeologyforall #archaeodiscovery #localhertiage #communityarchaeology #FarmGreenDigProject
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During the #FarmGreenDigProject, Brighton YAC members teamed up with local graphic designer Hannah Armstrong (hannahdesign.uk/) to create a brand‑new interactive guide to Farm Green.
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Supported by The National Trust South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. #Heritagefunduk #ChangingChalk #FarmGreenDig
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We’re proud to share the film from #FarmGreenDig in #Bevendean #Brighton. Supported by the National Trust, The South Downs and the #ChangingChalk Community Grants Scheme, and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players. #Heritagefunduk
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BEVENDEAN DIG OPEN DAY! Free entry. 10am - 3pm #Bevendean #Brighton Archaeology. @RegencyDelights workshop 12pm then performances @SDFolkSingers and Decadent Dayse. @YAC_CBA @BrightonMuseums @TheSouthDownsNT @BHAS_Publicity @BrightonYac stalls. #ChangingChalk @Heritagefunduk
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Hey members! There's an opportunity to go explore some archaeology at Tangmere this HALF TERM! #archaeology #openday #thingstodoinsussex @TheNovium @ucl
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Brighton YAC retweeted
📢Our annual Dig It! competition is back for 2025 🥳 Work alongside archaeologists at some amazing sites across the UK! With support from the @MarshAwards we are now able to offer Dig It! Bursaries to support members travel & accommodation to site. 🧵1/2
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