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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

We reveal details of the Anglo-Saxon Prittlewell prince, as study of the burial excavated in 2003 is published and a new exhibition opens in Southend. In Reading, the Ministry of Justice has secretly excavated at Reading Prison, the subject of Oscar Wilde’s The Ballad of Reading Gaol and the site of the medieval Reading Abbey. Why the secrecy? We reveal the full story, and propose the exact location of Henry I’s grave – beneath the carpark tarmac of Reading Prison. Other features in a packed edition include a report on a new study of the end of the Bronze Age, a look at two of Britain's earliest scripts, and a consideration of how pots might inform our knowledge of Roman dining. Plus: how can archaeology stimulate older people in care homes to talk about their lives?

We reveal details of the Anglo-Saxon Prittlewell prince, as study of the burial excavated in 2003 is published and a new exhibition opens in Southend. In Reading, the Ministry of Justice has secretly excavated at Reading Prison, the subject of Oscar Wilde’s The Ballad of Reading Gaol and the site of the medieval Reading Abbey. Why the secrecy? We reveal the full story, and propose the exact location of Henry I’s grave – beneath the carpark tarmac of Reading Prison. Other features in a packed edition include a report on a new study of the end of the Bronze Age, a look at two of Britain's earliest scripts, and a consideration of how pots might inform our knowledge of Roman dining. Plus: how can archaeology stimulate older people in care homes to talk about their lives?