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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.

Welcome to the first issue of British Archaeology under our new editor, Anna Sharples, featuring an exclusive deep dive into one of northern England’s most significant Roman industries, uncovered at Offerton by a team of volunteers, students, and specialists. Collaboration between professional archaeologists and the public is also integral to the community dig at Creag Liath, discussions around rewilding the historic environment, and the Big Bronze Age Boat Build – which launches the magazine’s new Heritage Crafts column. Aiming to make archaeology more accessible, in the Narrate-create feature academics share imaginative approaches on how to responsibly turn science into storytelling. You’re welcome to submit your own stories of sites that are important to you via the Places of Memory and Meaning map on the CBA’s website, where you can also access free resources to help you explore outdoor heritage ahead of the Out and About Archaeology week in May. In last year’s readership survey many of you called for a return of Spoilheap, and I have thus transformed the final Archaeology Now page into a topical, illustrated think-piece. In this issue the Diggers’ Forum asks, ‘Are commercial archaeologists miserable?’