2025 - 2026  Events

In addition to our digs, we aim to hold a variety of events during the year, including walks, talks and social events. 

Here is a list of our up-coming events.  

Everyone is very welcome!

Saturday, 13th September 2025 

Shire Hall, Howden DN14 7BJ.  10am-3pm

Heritage Open Day event - Howdenshire’s Fascinating Archaeology

Drop-in event. Displays of current and previous investigations, including West Cowick mill; local moated manor sites; and our ongoing graveyard survey at Hook Church. Opportunities to handle finds, and discuss our work with friendly members. There will be a short illustrated talk at noon which will showcase our activities. 

Thursday, 9th October 2025           

Peter Halkon               

Chariot Burials of East Yorkshire

Thursday, 13th November 2025   

Paul Durdin                 

A Thousand Years of Stratigraphy: the Ness of Brodgar, Orkney

Thursday, 15th January 2026          

Dr Robert Richards    

The Archaeology of York's Finest Medieval Church - All Saints North Street.   

Followed by short AGM.

Thursday, 12th February 2026       

Peter Connelly            

Defending Hull!  Excavations On The Site Of Henry VIII South Blockhouse

Thursday, 12th March 2026            

HAS Research Group   

Distant Voices, Hidden Lives - Survey of Hook Churchyard

All talks start at 7:30pm and will be held at:

Hook Memorial Hall, High Street, Hook, DN14 5PF

Admission:  Members of HAS:  Free;   Non-members:  £3

Everyone is very welcome.

These events were made possible with support from the Drax Community Fund.