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Festival of Archaeology Resources
16 Jul 2022
by Alex Carr

Learn to look at buildings like an archaeologist!

Follow this step-by-step guide to finding out more about the history of buildings and sites.

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Educational Festival of Archaeology Hands-on Activity Built heritage
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Alex Carr

University of York

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Alison Edwards

Council for British Archaeology

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