Visit to the University of York excavations at Skipsea

Since 2023 the University of York has been excavating an important group of early medieval buildings adjacent to Skipsea Castle, south of Bridlington.  The structures include a possible malthouse and cellared tower dating to before the Norman Conquest. Earlier occupation of the site is indicated by finds of prehistoric pottery and deposits along the shores of surrounding wetland areas. The excavation has featured in the press and on the recent series of the BBCTV programme ‘Digging for Britain’. 

Click here for more information about the site:

 https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/research/lordly-centre-revealed-skipsea-castle/

The tour of the excavation will last around an hour. 

Meet at Skipsea Village Hall, Bridlington Road, Skipsea, Driffield, YO25 8TJ for the start of tour at 3pm

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