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The Medieval Use of Yorkshire's Rivers

in association with the Yorkshire Archaeological Society, the Roman Antiquities Section (YAS), and the York Philosophical Society

A Dayschool held at the Yorkshire Archaeological Society,
Saturday 8th October 2005


Medieval communications are usually associated with roads. This dayschool will explore the wealth of evidence for the varied and intensive use of inland rivers, canals and the many associated features found along their banks.

9:30 Registration
10:00 Introduction
10:10 The development of medieval routeways in Yorkshire: - Barry Harrison
11:10 Hull and the river system : the evidence of customs accounts : - Wendy Childs
12:10 Discussion
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Staithes in medieval Hull : the archaeological and documentary evidence : - Dave Evans
15:00 Some uses of medieval inland waterways: staithes, shipbuilding, head ports and canals : - Stephen Moorhouse
16.00 Discussion and summing up
16.30 Close

The cost of the day is £10 per person (including drinks). While there are plenty of places to eat in the centre of Leeds (15 mins on foot), it is advisable to bring a packed lunch to eat at the YAS, where there will be drinks available. Booking is essential.
To book a place please send a cheque payable to Yorkshire Archaeological Society to
Stephen Moorhouse,
Medieval Section YAS,
Claremont,
23 Clarendon, Road,
Leeds,
LS2 9NZ

together with your name, address and telephone number


Last Updated on 14th March, 2005