Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Today marks 50 years since the beginning of the Coppergate Dig!

The excavation still shapes how we understand Viking-age York. What began as an archaeological dig laid the foundations for one of the UK’s most iconic attractions, bringing the sights, sounds and smells of 10th century York to life for millions of visitors over the past 50 years. ⚒️🏺

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