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YAC Information
DOWnPatriCk YOung arChaeOlOgists’ CluB
Downpatrick Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) is one branch of a UK-wide organisation based in York. The Downpatrick branch was launched in 2002 and caters for young people of all backgrounds and abilities aged from 8 to 17 who are interested in archaeology. The club is based at Down County Museum and is run by staff and volunteers.
We meet once a month, usually on a Saturday, and visit sites of archaeological and historical interest situated locally or within a day’s travel. Where possible we take part in archaeological field-walking and excavations and have dug at National Trust sites of Castle Ward, Downhill and Divis, as well as Soldier’s Hill Bangor, and the Mound of Down.
If you are interested in finding out more about the club, please contact Moira O’Rourke at Down County Museum, The Mall, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH. Telephone: (+44)028 44 615218. To find out about joining YAC UK visit www.yac-uk.org
We are always keen to welcome new members and look forward to hearing from you.
Digging at Servant’s Hill, Bangor Digging at Downhill, Co Londonderry Surveying at Grey Abbey, Co Down
At Boa Island, Co Fermanagh
At Soldier’s Hill, Bangor
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