Dig for Eboracum

We're very excited to announce our Roman Quarter project has been approved by the council! CEO of YAT puts it: "It is a wholly exceptional, once-in-a-generation opportunity, locally developed with a global reach." For a full press release, visit yorkarchaeology.co.uk/newsblog/2022/…

It's been a while, but we've got exciting news! New plans have been resubmitted - read more (and check out some amazing images) here: yorkarchaeology.co.uk/newsblog/roman… #digforeboracum #archaeology #heritage #romanarchaeology #roman

Plans for the #RomanQuarter development, a joint application between @YATNews and @NorthStarYork will be decided at a @CityofYork planning meeting this evening. You can watch the meeting live from 4:30pm via the link: youtube.com/user/cityofyor…

Great to see this article about how the proposed Roman Quarter could play a key role in York's Covid recovery: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

What do you remember about York's Rougier Street and the surrounding area? We would love to hear your ideas for our forthcoming Voluntary Voices project. digforeboracum.co.uk/volunteer

New year, new opportunities? Discover more about our new remote volunteering opportunity launching in 2021. yorkarchaeology.co.uk/volunteer

Looking to discover more about York's past? Find out about our forthcoming voluntary voices opportunities. digforeboracum.co.uk/volunteer

A planning application is currently with @CityofYork Council for The #Roman Quarter project. Would you like to see this application approved so we can progress this exciting project?

The #Roman Quarter will be a fantastic new addition to #York City Centre.  It will include a world class new Roman visitor attraction and regenerate Rougier Street and the surrounding area. Details on how to comment on the application can be found here:  digforeboracum.co.uk/about

The view of the proposed Roman Quarter walking from York Train Station. This impression shows the revised, reduced height of the main building. The basement will include a Roman-themed attraction created by @YATNews #york #yorkshire #romans #daysout #staycation #development

It's great to have the support of #horriblehistories author, Terry Deary, on the #digforeboracum project! yorkpress.co.uk/news/18617866.…

Our Chief Executive, David Jennings, gave an interview on the @digforeboracum #Roman project with @BBCLookNorth over the weekend. The link expires in 24 hours so be quick! Skip to the 3:12 mark: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Curious about our plans for the proposed Roman visitor attraction? Read this morning's piece in @yorkpress with @YATNews CEO David Jennings, to learn about our ideas. Lots may change, but we hope to create a truly immersive and engaging experience! yorkpress.co.uk/news/18183069.…

ICYMI, the planning application for the Roman Quarter development is now available to view on the City of York Council portal, using reference number 19/02672/FULM  planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applica… Visit digforeboracum.co.uk to discover our role in this project.

@CityofYork @JorvikViking @YATNews Thank you for all the support and encouragement we’ve received so far – we are hugely excited about the potential to better understand York’s significant Roman past, and to champion the many benefits of engaging with history and heritage. (5/5)

@CityofYork @JorvikViking @YATNews Find out more about the project and what we hope to achieve here: digforeboracum.co.uk 4/5

The proposal for the Roman Quarter development, in which we’re a co-applicant, has now been validated with @CityofYork, reference number 19/02672/FULM planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applica… Thread 1/5

Io Saturnalia! Hopefully this time next year, we'll be celebrating the Roman midwinter festival having begun our excavation on Rougier Street (though with slightly less decadence!)