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Department of Archaeology

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14 February 2023

Working Stone and Making Places in Neolithic Wales

We're delighted to invite applications for a fully-funded PhD supported by WRoCAH. The deadline for applications is 8 March 2023.

A photo of skeleton SK3870 on site at the excavations at York Barbican. Credit: On Site Archaeology.

6 February 2023

Mysterious skeleton revealed to be that of unusual Lady Anchoress of York Barbican

The rare and unusual life of an anchoress, a woman who devoted her life to prayer while living in seclusion, has been unearthed by the University of Sheffield and Oxford Archaeology, thanks to a skeletal collection now held at the University.

13 May 2022

Celebrating how our research changes lives

Our partnerships support placemaking and social resilience through cultural heritage.

31 March 2022

A summer of Sheffield heritage, designed by you

Residents of Sheffield have the opportunity to shape a summer of heritage decision-making in the city thanks to a new project at the University of Sheffield.

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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

archaeology@sheffield.ac.uk

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