Neo-classical v medieval

Methodist column sees off rival Anglican tower? Well, not much rivalry here, as St Saviour's, though an active church, is no longer a place of worship. It is home to DIG York, featured here and elsewhere on this blog.

Dig that church

 

St Saviour's church, St Saviourgate, is now the home of DIG, a hands-on archæological experience which some rate a better visit than the Jorvik Viking Centre. This view is just slightly to the right of yesterday's. For details of the huge Hungate dig just across the street from this centre, take a look at the YAT (York Archeological Trust) site here. The excavations are due to run until the end of this year.

St Saviourgate to Rowntree Wharf

This is the view from the space between St Saviour's church, now The Dig, and the pretty row of cottages which form part of Hungate. Non-native speakers might be interested in the play on words in Dig York: as well as its archeological significance, dig can also mean like, appreciate, understand, so you can dig York without a shovel or spade.

Grey day, sneak peek

between modern Stonebow pebble-dash and brick to The Dig, a hands-on archeological experience, formerly St Saviour's church.