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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

In a packed issue we lead with new research at an ancient village in Cornwall, where you can walk among remains of Roman-era houses. Roman Britain survives most prominently in its roads: Sasha Trubetskoy presents his unique guide in the style of London’s underground map. Roman wells and kilns – and perhaps vineyards – are mong finds made at roadworks near Lincoln that range over six millennia. Medieval writers said pre-Roman Mediterranean migrants founded Britain: could this myth itself be prehistoric? We explain how a wooden hut occupied by St Columba over 1,400 years ago has been identified in Scotland, describe what archaeologists found when human bones fell onto a Welsh beach, and hear from a project that is finding world war two flying-boats under the sea. Plus reviews, comment, news, an interview with land artist Richard Long, and yet more!