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Episode 67 - The Coppergate Dig - 50 Years On

Jonathan Cowap's Podcast Edition

Thursday, 8 October 2026 - 26 minutes

2026 is the 50th anniversary of the Coppergate Dig, perhaps the most significant archaeological find in York's long history. It served up tens of thousands of artefacts and sparked the foundations of the famous Jorvik. Centre. Dave Parker spoke with Jay Commins of York Archaeology to find out more about how the dig came about and its legacy.

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