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Department of Archaeology

We are an international community of archaeologists, committed to exploring the past in order to benefit our future. Our cutting-edge approach to research draws upon the integrated strengths of the humanities, natural and physical sciences.

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Workman on Sheffield castle excavations in 1927
December 1927, Leslie Armstrong is setting up a camera, with one of the workmen. In the foreground are two of the oak stakes believed erroneously to be Saxon (courtesy of Museums Sheffield)
7 September 2020

Sheffield’s long-lost castle reveals the city’s deep roots in the Middle Ages

New book from Professor John Moreland provides a window on the city’s medieval history – giving people a chance to explore the city’s true origins, track its development over time and consider what it means for the city’s future identity.
Graduates throwing their mortarboards in the air outside the Arts Tower
18 August 2020

Virtually Celebrating the Class of 2020

While we can’t celebrate in person at present the University of Sheffield are hosting a special day of virtual graduation activity for our brilliant students in the Class of 2020

Keith Branigan and the John Coles medal
11 August 2020

Emeritus Professor Keith Branigan wins British Academy Landscape Archaeology Medal

The medal recognises his distinguished achievements in the field of landscape archaeology and his work as an ambassador for the study of archaeology in schools.
Archaeology students at a dig site.
27 July 2020

Sheffield Archaeology in top 10 for student satisfaction

According to the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS) Archaeology at the University of Sheffield ranked in the top 10 for student satisfaction in the UK, and in the top 5 amongst Russell Group institutions

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Department of Archaeology
University of Sheffield
Minalloy House
10 – 16 Regent Street
Sheffield
S1 3NJ
United Kingdom

+44 114 222 2900

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