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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

Prehistoric settlements, a Roman village, a War of the Roses battlefield and historic cemeteries are just some of the sites where work has begun on the route of High Speed 2, the UK’s major new railway scheme. In this edition HS2’s head of heritage explains the approach to a uniquely challenging and large scale archaeological project, and hints at things to come. Our second major feature covers a significant public consultation on the Treasure Act, with expert commentaries and stories from a wide range of perspectives on something that could affect how any archaeology is conducted in England and Wales. In addition we report on a project to record forgotten First World War shipwrecks, a rare Anglo-Saxon helmet found in a grave, a newly identified Mesolithic cemetery, and much more, with all the usual reviews, news and regular columns.