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YAC Leader Training – Treasure

In February 2026 several of our YAC leaders joined us at the Museum of Liverpool for an exciting training event on the theme of ‘Treasure’. Read on to find out more about what we learnt at this inspiring training session and explore our new resource pack.

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Introducing our newest YAC: Cirencester

We’re delighted to introduce another new branch to the YAC network: Cirencester YAC, based at Corinium Museum! Branch leaders Michaela and Phillip tell us more about this exciting new club in Gloucestershire and their exciting taster event in January…

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Catching up with MAYA YAC

We’re delighted to share some recent activities from Mick Aston’s Young Archaeologists (MAYA) based in Somerset in the latest blog written by branch leader Liz

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Read the new YAC Impact Study Report

The findings of the new Impact Study report highlight how taking part in the YAC improves wellbeing, builds confidence and self-esteem and provides a space where members can […]

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New YAC launching in 2026: Leicestershire YAC!

Through interactions at outreach events over the last couple of years, there was a huge eagerness among the young people we met to get involved in archaeology and […]

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Introducing our newest YAC: Clwyd and Dee Valley YAC

Clwyd and Dee Valley YAC is hosted by Llangollen Museum and will be opening in January 2026. Based in Llangollen, the gateway to North Wales, it is surrounded by a landscape […]

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Introducing our newest YAC: Cornwall

We’re delighted to introduce the newest branch to the YAC network: Cornwall YAC! Club leaders Tanya and Iain tell us more…

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Introducing our newest YAC: Gloucestershire

We’re delighted to introduce the newest branch to the YAC network: Gloucestershire YAC, based in Gloucester! Club leader Amelie tells us all about their first session…

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Dig Diaries 2025 – Ancrum Mantle Walls

In our final Dig Diaries blog of 2025 we find out all about the dig day with HARP excavating Ancrum Mantle Walls in the Scottish Borders.