Brighton YAC

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

[The Megalithic Portal Ancient Sites & Stones @megportal]

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.

[The Megalithic Portal Ancient Sites & Stones @megportal]

Boxgrove: Three significant open-access papers published in 2025-2026: 1) Europe's oldest bone tool - a deliberately shaped 480,

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

Guess where we are today! #youngarchaeologists #learning

[Archaeodiscovery @playwiththepast]

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 https://t.co/IawFyPX0c2

#archaeodiscovery #archaeologyforkids #halfterm #halftermclub #thingstodoinsussex #archaeologyclub #eastsussex

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

#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

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

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.

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

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

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

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

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

During the #FarmGreenDigProject, Brighton YAC members teamed up with local graphic designer Hannah Armstrong (https://t.co/d8ExnOxGFg) to create a brand‑new interactive guide to Farm Green.

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

Watch the test pit videos here:
Test Pit 1: https://t.co/yrrGG24F2o
Test Pit 2: https://t.co/Z7ZQBUGb0h
Test Pit 3: https://t.co/p9eUoohiWh
Test Pit 4: https://t.co/KfxrvPXeGc

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

https://t.co/OkYnH68oP1

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

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

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

Come see us! #FestivalofArchaeology

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

Press release for the #BevendeanFarmGeenDig in #Brighton
https://t.co/EOrQJ07dQl

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

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

[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

Hey members! There's an opportunity to go explore some archaeology at Tangmere this HALF TERM!

#archaeology #openday #thingstodoinsussex
@TheNovium @ucl

[YAC @YAC_CBA]

📢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.
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[Brighton YAC @BrightonYac]

Last month our lucky members were invited to @TheKeepArchives where they learnt about the HER, had a go at the Arches database and did their own research using the archives.

Big thank you to @SophUnger Drew Boulton and Tom for sharing all their knowledge!

@YAC_CBA

[YAC @YAC_CBA]

📢We're really pleased to share another new YAC resource exploring the #archaeology of The Silk Roads.
Our friends at @playwiththepast developed the resource and provided training for our leaders back in February.
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