neolithic Archives - Green Hammerton Archaeology Society

Geophysics Survey at Kirk Hammerton

By Chris | June 4, 2023September 12, 2024 by Chris

On a sunny Saturday in June, several of the GHAS committee took part in a geophysics survey in Kirk Hammerton. There was an amazing turn out for this community archaeology day, with 60 members of the local community taking part. I think the fantastic weather really helped as well! The site in question is a investigation into a possible Neolithic henge at Kirk Hammerton, which Tony Hunt from YAA mapping has discovered. This has had…

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The Archaeology of Green Hammerton – Pre-Iron Age

By Chris | March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by Chris

There is not a huge amount of information from Green Hammerton for the period pre-dating the 8th Century BC. However in the wider area, there is much more evidence of prehistoric activity. There has been settlement in the Vale of York since prehistoric times due to York’s geographical location at the confluence of two rivers, and in the largest river valley in northern England. It also has access via the river to the sea (Radley…