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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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A jawbone from a medieval-era horse (University of Exeter/PA)

Archaeology Department Update

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Details showing graffiti stickers at a Crossing point

Postgraduate Dissertation Prize Success (SPMA)

We are delighted to announce that Claire Moore (MA Cultural Heritage Management) has won the Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology Postgraduate Dissertation Prize 2021!
Hope Workshop

Organising Hope Workshop - 27 April 2023

A student-led workshop to self-organise and take action to decolonise and democratise archaeology!
WRoCAH

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

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.
Roots and Futures

Celebrating how our research changes lives

Our partnerships support placemaking and social resilience through cultural heritage.
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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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Archaeology student holding up archaeological find