We are delighted to announce that Paul Thornton, whom many of you know through participating in our recent fieldwork and events, has joined TAG’s Management Committee.Paul has over 40 years of senior management experience, and his key focus will be helping with our social media and publicity. Paul has had a lifetime’s interest in military … More Welcoming Paul Thornton to the Management Committee
We have just under two weeks to go before we close the 2027 TAG Calendar photo competition. Thank you to all those who have submitted images so far. Spotlight on Standing Stones Here is a selection of images showcasing Yorkshire’s magnificent monoliths, submitted for inclusion in the calendar. The Rudston Monolith in East Yorkshire is … More TAG CALENDAR – TWO WEEKS TO GO!
Wow! As you may know, we launched a Crowdfunder campaign (‘Recording Yorkshire’s Later Neolithic Henges’) five days ago– and I’m delighted to say it exceeded its target of £700 within 8 hours! Everyone at TAG is thrilled with the fantastic response it received, and we would like to thank all those who contributed. Because of … More Thank you!
A recently published interim report, together with a series of lithic finds, is contributing to a clearer understanding of the prehistoric landscape at Kirk Hammerton and the potential significance of a curvilinear feature identified beneath and around the village. Local investigations Earlier this year, an interim report authored by community archaeologist and TAG advisor Dr. … More Unveiling Kirk Hammerton’s Prehistoric Landscape
Visitors to Thornborough Archaeology Group events in July may have noticed an exciting new addition to our displays: a remarkable collection of flint, stone, pottery and metal artefacts spanning the Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age. The collection has been very kindly loaned to TAG by lithics expert and TAG advisor Spencer Carter and will provide … More New Prehistoric Artefact Teaching Collection for TAG
I’m delighted to announce that TAG will be continuing with its excavations at Windmill House, near to Boroughbridge, on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th, and Monday 31st August. Please get in-touch, using the Contact Form, if you would like to volunteer for one or more days. No prior experience of archaeological excavation is necessary.
TAG is delighted to announce that Andy Hickie has joined us as an Advisor. He brings with him a wealth of expertise: “Andy’s background is primarily medical, having worked as a radiographer in both the NHS and, previously, in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Whilst serving in the Army, he was involved in the development … More Andy Hickie becomes an Advisor
18-25 July This year TAG is making its most ambitious contribution yet to the CBA Festival of Archaeology. On Saturday 18th July, we are providing our ‘gateway event’, consisting of a talk, Q&A, artefact handling, and then a tour of the Thornborough henges. This event is ideal to anyone who wants an informed and up-to-date … More CBA Festival of Archaeology
Our brand-new line of TAG T‑shirts has arrived and we would love your help choosing the colours! Following the success of our much‑loved original T‑shirt (launched at the Beltane Festival last month), we’ve introduced a new design… and now it’s over to you to decide which ones we produce next. Where to find our merchandise … More We need your votes
