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British Archaeology

Archived since February 1995
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204 issues

British Archaeology is a bi-monthly magazine that looks in depth at the latest archaeology news, discoveries and research within the UK and from British Archaeologists working overseas.

This is the official magazine of the Council for British Archaeology – an educational charity. The established voice for archaeology in the UK, the magazine aims to help readers discover, explore and protect our unique heritage.

The online version of the magazine affords institutions additional functionality such as a fully-searchable archive and unlimited IP-authenticated access, making it an excellent resource for academics and professionals.

Latest Issue:

Inside British Archaeology 203 we feature all the latest archaeological news and views from across the UK and from the world of antiquity. Our feature articles include: Theatres of Resistance: excavations at Whitechapel Central; A long view on archaeological societies; A Cro-Magnon sells a masterpiece; Arches: a tool for protecting the historic environment; and Heritage for healing. We assess the impact of the Youth Advisory Board after 18 months through the eyes of those involved, use cake to explain stratigraphy, open the casefiles on Howells of Cardiff, and much more.

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  • First Issue: February 1995
  • Latest Issue: July/August 2025
  • Issue Count: 204