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British Archaeology the UK's most talked about archaeology magazine will suit anyone with a passion for delving into our past - whether you enjoy watching the latest archaeological TV documentaries, visiting historic buildings or digging on ancient sites!

It is an authoritative, in-depth source of information and comment on what’s new, interesting and important in the world of archaeology.

British Archaeology is a bi-monthly publication from the Council for British Archaeology – an educational charity. The established voice for archaeology in the UK, we're here to help you discover, explore and protect our unique heritage.

Among the articles in the trial issue, Mike Pitts reflects on the challenges facing the modern archaeologist, Jim Leary and David Field investigate traces of neolithic religion around Wiltshire's rivers and Sebastian Payne ponders the importance of the scientific side of archaeology.

Books are regularly reviewed in each issue of the magazine while the humorous 'Spoilheap' column keeps tabs on the curious lives of archaeologists. The 'Briefing' section lists the latest fieldwork excursions, excavations and archaeological conferences to keep readers in touch with the CBA network.

Dernier numéro

With Stonehenge in the news, our lead feature is a look at the newly published results of a seven-year excavation project in the World Heritage Site. We also visit some hillforts – one neglected and one newly discovered – and an urban park with a surprising history. We ask why archaeologists are concerned about metal detecting rallies, and what the evidence is that Anglo-Saxon people laid out their settlements on measured grids. We consider the effect of covid-19 on young archaeologists and report on an Archaeology Festival that had to go online. With news from the UK and around the world, TV and book reviews and more, there is plenty to read – as we raise a glass of Falernian wine to novelist Rosemary Sutcliff, born 100 years ago this month.