British Archaeology magazine 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.
It is available from major high street newsagents, via print or digital subscription, and is included as one of the membership benefits to members of the Council for British Archaeology.
Past Issues
Both print and digital editions of British Archaeology are included in the membership package of the Council for British Archaeology, along with a searchable back library of previous issues.
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ON THE COVER
Memories of Bootham
York City Football Club’s home had been at Bootham Crescent for nearly 90 years when the club moved to a new stadium in 2021. In a pioneering project, Historic England has been recording memories of a locally iconic place, and helping to see the site’s redevelopment reflects its history.
CBA NEWS
From the director
With Exploring Local Places the 2021 Festival of Archaeology theme, Neil Redfern looks back at how a wartime tragedy has been remembered in Leeds.
Casefiles
A proposal in a Conservation Area in Worthing, West Sussex raises questions of sustainability.
Archaeology active
The 2021 Festival of Archaeology and beyond.
Archaeology 8-25
Encouraging young people to explore local landscapes.
OTHER FEATURES
Dating the Cerne Abbas Giant
Has archaeology finally solved the argument about the Giant’s age?
Collecting mammoths
Ancient landscapes from the era of northern Europe’s earliest humans are eroding on the Norfolk shore. Local collectors step in.
Bronze Age migrants and natives
Was there a Neolithic wipe-out as immigrants brought the Bronze Age to Britain? Ancient DNA tells a new story of social complexity.
World of the Nebra Sky Disc
Reports from two new exhibitions in Germany that feature the archaeology of southern England and Stonehenge.
Bridge over the River Teviot
Old council minutes led a local heritage group to identify remains of a rare medieval bridge in the Scottish Borders. The discovery did not come too soon.
Caernarfon Castle
When visitors return to Caernarfon they will find much improved access facilities. Archaeological excavation ahead of the works has brought new insights to the castle’s history.
OTHER REGULARS INCLUDE
News
Keeping the Roman road atlas up to date.
The world in antiquity
Early Arabian monuments, alphabetic origins and a missing Viking.
My archaeology
Hugh Dennis, writer, comedian and presenter of The Great British Dig.
Sharp focus
Capel-y-ffin, Llanthony, Powys.
Greg Bailey on TV
What archaeology will we see on TV after the loss of BBC4?
Books
Royal Forteviot, and the year of the handaxe.
Spoilheap
Cancelling archaeology: who will speak for ancient societies?
British Archaeology is a bimonthly members’ magazine that is also available in newsagents, and by subscription in print and digital.
