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What's it all About?
Dig Hungate
is the single biggest excavation in York in the past
25 years. The archaeological investigation is being
funded by Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd., a joint
venture between Crosby Lend Lease, Evans Property
Group and Land Securities Group PLC, as part of the
work being carried out to create the new Hungate urban
neighbourhood.
Until 2012,
York Archaeological Trust will excavate Hungate to
reveal the rich heritage and archaeology of this important
area of York's city centre.
Archaeologists
uncovering the cobbled surface of Haver Lane
The regeneration of the Hungate area
is being carried out by Hungate (York) Regeneration
Ltd, the consortium which is facilitating the Dig
Hungate archaeological excavations.
The close working relationship between
Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd, York Archaeological
Trust and City of York Council has enabled the development
of this exciting archaeological project which will
include unparalleled views, tours and access to York's
resonant past. York Archaeological Trust will also
offer various Dig Hungate education packages and community
archaeology opportunities over the next five years
which will add value to the experiences, insights
and knowledge that everyone involved in Dig Hungate
will embrace.
The archaeologists of York Archaeological
Trust will reveal past chapters of the buried history
of Hungate, whilst a new chapter is written, and a
new Hungate community is created.
Current Activities:
Daily
Guided Tours of the excavation
Click above to find out more or call 01904 615505
to book a place.
Next Open Day: 24 May 2008
The site will be open to the public from 10am until 3pm on 24 May. Everyone is welcome to come down and have a look at our recent excavation work as well as a selection of the artefacts from the site.
Where is Hungate?
The Hungate area lies to the east of
York city centre, adjacent to the River Foss.
The archaeological investigation is being funded by Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd. (HYRL), as
part of site preparation for the new Hungate urban
neighbourhood. To find out more about the Development
please click here
To find out more about the historical
background to the site, click
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