The achievements of York's community archaeologists are being celebrated in a book being launched by York Archaeological Trust this week.
Hunting for History highlights the achievements of the Greater York Community Archaeology Project, created from the York Archaeological Forum, a meeting open to anyone involved or interested in the archaeology of York, England. Over the past five years, the Heritage Lottery Fund has supported a community archaeologist post in York, hosted by York Archaeological Trust, to increase archaeological activity within the local community.
The community archaeologist, Jon Kenny, has helped York's community "history hunters" to enjoy, explore, record and conserve the archaeology of York and surrounding areas.
The book highlights some of the important finds made by community archaeologists including a rare 14th century gold coin, found while excavating a mediaeval rubbish pit at York Archaeological Trust's Hungate site, and a Neolithic polished stone axe found at Myton-on-Swale.