British Archaeology

Archived since February 1995

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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

Welcome to the British Archaeology 209, the July August 2026 edition. Inside you will find all the latest news from the UK, plus reviews, letters, and the latest from the CBA, including a sneak peek of the events on offer during the 2026 Festival of Archaeology

Features include:

Easter Island statues: Overlooked samples from the British Museum
Boom and bust: Britain's past, discoveries beneath Sizewell
Digging for dignity: Forensic excavations begin at a nationally important former Mother and Baby Institution
The great Bedfordshire pot wash: A medieval kiln excavation yields huge quantities of pottery for a community wash
Nautical heritage: Protecting, recording, and researching our nautical heritage. Forty years of the Nautical Archaeology Society
Narrate-create: Storytelling complements science in a selection of creative responses to data
Chalke Valley History Festival: What's on at this year's Glastonbury of history festivals
Heritage Crafts: Phil Harding explores how sarsen stones might have been shaped
My Archaeology: Jeanette Plummer Sires aims to give a voice to those left out of history books
Sharp Focus: Lundin Links, North East Fife, Scotland.

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