Treasures unearthed by archaeologists at the biggest dig in York’s history will be on display to the public from today.
The excavations at the Hungate site were finished last year and items recovered by the York Archaeological Trust will now be exhibited at the DIG attraction at St Saviour’s Church in St Saviourgate in the city.
‘Looking Back At Hungate’ will showcase a combined display of Roman, Viking, medieval and Victorian artefacts for the first time in York, enabling visitors to imagine the site as it was across 2,000 years of history.
The collection includes skeletons, Viking ice skates, Roman perfume flasks and grave goods from an ancient burial ground on the site.
“Had it not been for the excavation, these important historical jigsaw pieces would have remained part of York’s hidden secrets,” said project director Peter Connelly.
The exhibition will run until April next year.
Visit digyork.com for more information.
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