Discover the story of JORVIK Viking Centre.
The excavation at Coppergate produced 40,000 different archaeological layers or contexts and led to the discovery of over 250,000 pieces of pottery, 5 tonnes of animal bone and 40,000 individually interesting objects. All of this evidence has been identified, preserved and researched by York Archaeological Trust.
Once the Coppergate dig was completed in 1981 York Archaeological Trust knew they had a duty to present these precious and unique archaeological artefacts to the public and educate them on the importance of the Viking on the history of York and the British Isles.
JORVIK Viking Centre opened to the general public on Saturday 14th April 1984, taking just 3 years to design, construct and complete the recreation of Viking-Age York.
