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Catching up with Cornwall YAC!

Since launching in November 2025, Cornwall YAC have been busy with fieldtrips, test-pitting, digital reconstructions and more! In our latest blog, branch leader Tanya shares some of the club’s recent activities and their upcoming plans for this year’s Festival of Archaeology.

 A group of children wearing high-vis vests stand around a pit on an archaeological dig. An archaeologist stands in the pit and is talking to them. It is a cloudy day and historic buildings are in the background.

Three YACs receive grants from the Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society

YAC is delighted to report that the Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society has kindly awarded £500 grants to each of the YAC groups operating within the society’s region as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. Read about how this generous donation has benefitted three of our YAC branches.

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Excavation updates from Inverness YAC!

In March 2026 Inverness YAC organised their own archaeological dig at the Heights of Dochcarty near Dingwall, made possible by funds from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Branch leader Susan shares what they got up as they began to investigate an intriguing round structure…

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YAC celebrates Out and About Archaeology!

Today is the start of the Council for British Archaeology’s Out and About Archaeology events programme for 2026! Out and About Archaeology is all about helping everyone explore the archaeology of our towns and villages, forests and rivers, open spaces and terraced streets.

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Bexley YAC Dig Lesnes Abbey!

We catch up with Bexley YAC who tell us about their involvement in an exciting archaeological dig at Lesnes Abbey in southeast London! Branch leader Fran tells us more…

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MAYA YAC celebrates 10 years!

We’re delighted to share that Mick Aston’s Young Archaeologists (known as ‘MAYA’) in Somerset have recently celebrated 10 years since the launch of the club! In this blog branch leader Liz shares some highlights from the club’s first 10 years and tells us about a recent fieldtrip to celebrate, featuring prehistoric crafts and a very impressive cake.

 A table-top display of a replica post-medieval kiln, a doll figure of a potter and lots of small replica pots.

Bedford YAC contributes to an exciting new museum display!

Bedford YAC have recently been exploring Bedford’s post-medieval pottery industry at the Higgins Museum, working with Albion Archaeology to create an impressive new museum display. In our latest blog post, branch leader Helen tells us more about this exciting project.

Placement Opportunity with YAC: Amelia

Our recent placement student, Cultural Heritage Management Studies student Amelia, tells us about her experience working with YAC HQ, from getting stuck into YAC activities and taking part in an exciting training day at Fulham Palace…

Introducing our newest YAC: Dereham

We’re delighted to introduce the newest YAC joining the YAC network: Dereham YAC, based at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse in Norfolk. Branch leaders Katie and Susie tell us more about the new club and their first two YAC sessions in Spring 2026…