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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.

Latest issue

A striking shot of masked archaeology students on an excavation at Auckland Castle leads our theme: some say a crisis faces the future of UK archaeology as we know it. What are the concerns? Are they real? And what can be done? Whatever the worries, archaeologists continue to find new stories. Excavations in this issue include the discovery of a unique Neolithic saltworks in Yorkshire, and a project to throw new light on Lincoln Castle. As the British Museum tells the story of Nero, we trace the emperor’s footprints in Britain – and his toppled statues. A study has brought new insights into how Iron Age torcs (neck-rings of precious metal) were made, and we continue our series about the history of radiocarbon dating.