Publications
We have produced a range of publications over the past fifty years, from the Interims which recorded our excavations from 1973 to 2001, to the popular Archaeology of York series of in-depth monographs on particular sites and aspects of the city’s archaeology. Details on these publications can be found below.
As some of these publications are historical, some of the language or terminology used in earlier works may now be considered to be outdated or offensive, and does not reflect the current beliefs or practice of York Archaeology.
Archaeology of York Fascicules
In the early 1970s shortly after its foundation, York Archaeological Trust (now York Archaeology) decided to address the issue of delayed archaeological publication by creating The Archaeology of York, a 20-volume series intended to provide a comprehensive overview of York Archaeology's excavations. Each volume addresses a particular topic within the archaeology and history of York, divided into individual parts, i.e. fascicules. 72 fascicules have been produced between 1976 and 2023 detailing our excavations, and the artefactual, skeletal, and environmental evidence gathered from our work in the city.
York Archaeology Monographs
From 2021, select excavations have been published as part of the York Archaeology Monograph series. These are available for purchase on our website.
York Archaeology Web Publications
In addition to the main Archaeology of York printed series, a small number of sites were published online. The Archaeology of York Web Publication series details some of the excavations and research undertaken by York Archaeological Trust in the early 2000s. These publications can be found on the York Archaeology Research page under Research Projects or by following the link below.
Special Publications
In addition to the regular publication series, York Archaeological Trust has published a range of special publications to commemorate anniversaries related to the attractions or the city of York.
Interim Reports
Between 1973 and 2001, York Archaeological Trust regularly published the Interim series. This was described in their opening issue as “a small regular bulletin, informative but informal and inexpensive.” The series covered contemporary excavations, showcased new finds, and gave a general background on archaeological practice.
Yorkshire Archaeology Today
In 2001, the Interim series was replaced with Yorkshire Archaeology Today. This publication continued to provide regular news of Trust activity in a widely accessible format. Yorkshire Archaeology Today benefited from higher production values, allowing readers to better enjoy sharp photos of sites and finds. In time, Yorkshire Archaeology Today was even able to make the leap into full colour!
Northern Archaeology Today
By 2012, the Trust had expanded to include ArcHeritage in Sheffield, Northlight Heritage in Scotland, and Trent and Peak Archaeology in Nottingham. With these units expanding the reach of the Trust beyond Yorkshire, our regular publication was relaunched as Northern Archaeology Today. This continued to provide news of work throughout the Trust’s network of units, as well as featuring articles from beyond the Trust.
