@archaeologyuk.bsky.social
We are a UK-wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. We run the Young Archaeologists’ Clubs and the annual Festival of Archaeology. Join us to help shape the future of archaeology. https://www.archaeologyuk.org
Historic Buildings & Places is inviting everyone engaged with the heritage sector to take part in their 2026 Supporters’ Consultation. Share your views on HB&P — what you enjoy, what could be improved, and the areas that interest you most.
Learn more 👉
Still spaces available for this evening’s session on the Implications for Archaeology in the Draft National Planning Policy Framework!
Join Neil Redfern and Catherine Bell as they unpack what the changes mean, key areas of concern, and how to contribute to the consultation.
👉 tinyurl.com/2wwwm9z7
Event submissions for the Festival of Archaeology 2026 are now open!
We’re inviting organisers across the UK to help people explore how humans, landscapes, plants, animals, and built environments are deeply connected, by organising their own Festival event.
Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/EwJac
The Festival of Archaeology returns for 2026! 🏺🌲
From 18th July to 2nd August, the UK’s largest celebration of archaeology is back, and this year we’re exploring the connections between archaeology and nature.
Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/u9VQy
Do you know a fantastic Community Archaeologist or Project? Help us celebrate their impact by nominating them for the Marsh Awards! 🏆
All you have to do to nominate is submit one of our short nomination forms, along with a picture or two, and send it to us by 25/05/26. 👉 tinyurl.com/MarshNominate
Join CBA Yorkshire for their 2026 AGM and Spring Symposium on the 18th April!
📍 Merchant Taylors’ Hall, York | Also available online via Zoom
🕤 9.30 am - 5 pm
Book your spot 👉
Join us online on 26 February, 7pm.
In this free Zoom webinar, CBA Executive Director Neil Redfern and Casework & Advocacy Manager Catherine Bell will unpack the government’s proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, the most significant changes since 2012. 👉
Our This is Archaeology lectures are free to attend and open to all, but they are made possible through the support of viewer donations. If you are able, please consider making a contribution when booking your ticket to help us continue delivering the This is Archaeology lecture series for free
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Join us for our next This is Archaeology lecture: Stump Cross Caverns on 18th Feb 🕳️
Expert caver Tom Thompson explores a century of partnership between this North Yorkshire show cave and the British caving community, from Palaeolithic traces to Victorian exploration.
Book 👉 shorturl.at/B1c9r
📣 We’ve objected to proposals to build over an ornamental waterfront garden in Dartmouth’s historic Southfront.
Current plans would fill this green space with modern structures, fundamentally altering key views and harming the character of the conservation area.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/55tvhz7t
We’ve made our latest BA Casefiles article open access. 🚂
In Liverpool Street Station: A light at the end of the tunnel, Alison Edwards examines the evolving proposals for Liverpool Street Station and the implications for its Grade II* listed fabric and conservation area.
👉 tinyurl.com/mf3pz9k9
There's nothing like the latest British Archaeology magazine from @archaeologyuk.bsky.social to brighten up a dull February morning. This issue includes a summary of the findings from the recent excavations at Nescliffe Iron Age hillfort in #Shropshire. Take an online tour of the excavations 👇
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The latest issue of British Archaeology is out now 📖🏺
From new discoveries at Lancaster’s Castle Hill, to Wiltshire’s chalk horses and the questions they raise about care and responsibility. Plus Casefiles, news, and more!
Read the new issue today 👉 tinyurl.com/yhhhfm35
Young Archaeologists’ Club has a new look and website! 🖐️
Over the past year we’ve worked with young people, volunteers, and two dedicated paid placements to rebuild YAC’s digital space so it better reflects the confidence, curiosity and creativity of our members.
Take a look 👉 www.yac-uk.org
Planning an event that gets people exploring the places around them?
If you’re organising a walking tour, a talk, an exhibition, or even another heritage or walking festival taking place in May, we can help you promote it as part of Out & About Archaeology.
Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/qHZZn
Looking for a volunteering opportunity in museums and heritage?
Bradford Museums & Galleries are currently recruiting for two volunteer roles:
👭 Audience Visitor Research Volunteer
📚 Library Volunteer at Bolling Hall
Find full details on our Volunteer Hub 👉 tinyurl.com/26fs9a92
Want to be first to hear about upcoming events, sector news, and updates on our work?
Stay connected to archaeology across the UK with our newsletter, bringing all this, and more, straight to your inbox 👉
We’ve responded to revised proposals for the Corbett Arms Hotel in Wales.
The plans are much improved, so we’ve withdrawn our objection and offered cautious support - subject to appropriate deconstruction and the site being left stable, secure, and watertight. 👉 casework.jcnas.org.uk/appl/213790
Calling all archaeology students 🎓
The Scottish Student Archaeology Society Conference takes place from the 21st - 22nd of February. Organised by University of Aberdeen Archaeology Society, the conference is a fantastic opportunity to hear new research & connect with peers 👉 tinyurl.com/8bd4eu7w
Want to find out more about how archaeology and heritage support wellbeing in practice? The Wellbeing and Heritage Conference 2024 recordings share real-world projects, ideas and learning from across the sector.
Watch all the talks from the conference on our YouTube 👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Historic England has launched its new Wellbeing & Heritage Strategy, bringing together evidence on how engaging with historic places supports wellbeing
For archaeology, this reinforces its ability to foster belonging, community, and connection to place
Read the full strategy👉 tinyurl.com/mtjkm35p
What does the future of grassroots archaeology look like and how do we get there together?
Join us for In Conversations: The Future of Grassroots Archaeology, our final Reconnecting Archaeology In Conversation, led by Katrina Gargett.
28 January | 12 - 1.30pm
Book your spot 👉 shorturl.at/Tnc0V
Thanks for flagging this! We can confirm the person in the image is kneeling, which makes the trench appear deeper than it is. We agree the perspective could be misleading, so we’ll be replacing the image going forward to avoid unintentionally encouraging unsafe behaviour.
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The de Cardi Lecture is now open to non-members. 🎉
Join us from 12:20pm on 21st Feb at The Milner York for a fascinating free lecture from Dr Anwen Cooper, exploring ‘Rewilding’ later prehistory, wildlife, landscapes, and what archaeology can tell us about nature recovery today. 👉 shorturl.at/TXwgY
✨ An Evening with National Trust Archaeologists
Ever wondered what archaeology looks like behind the scenes at National Trust places? Join us and @nattrustarch.bsky.social for a free online evening exploring community digs and hilltop enclosures to Roman gold mining.
Book here 👉 shorturl.at/85Avq
We’re delighted to share two poems by @morganvl.bsky.social, Aquatic Dirge and Error File Not Found, which were performed at the Archaeological Achievement Awards last November.
Huge thanks to Morgan for brilliantly hosting the awards and for sharing their poetry.
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Join us for our next This Is Archaeology lecture💻 AI and Emerging Technologies for the Modern Archaeologist, with Sara Polak
28 January | 7 - 8pm | Online
👉 tinyurl.com/42zwkena
Our free lectures are made possible by donations. If you’re able, please consider donating 👉 tinyurl.com/CBAdonate
New Year, new resolution?
Thinking “I’d love to get more involved in archaeology this year”… but not quite knowing where to start? We can help 👋
📬 Sign up to our newsletter for the latest archaeology news, events and volunteering opportunities near you 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/news/newslet...
Happy New Year from the CBA 🎉
Traditions like First Footing go back centuries, welcoming the first visitor after midnight with symbolic gifts for luck and prosperity. It's still practised today across Scotland, Northern England & the Isle of Man.
How are you celebrating tonight? ✨
Just finished Stranger Things and need something a bit lighter to watch? 🍿
Swap the Upside Down for a Norman castle and a community digging into their past.
Our latest This is Archaeology lecture 'Dig the Castle' is now free to watch! 👉