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Young Archaeologists' Club

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Archaeological Achievement Awards

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How we work to Safeguard Listed Buildings and Archaeology

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Reconnecting Archaeology

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What we do

 

The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is a UK wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. We run the Young Archaeologists’ Clubs for young people aged 8-16 and the annual Festival of Archaeology to encourage the exploration of the places and spaces around us and their stories.

We were founded in 1944 as an independent champion for archaeology to combat the intense pressure on the historic environment from post-war redevelopment. Today, we aim to encourage public participation and to bring together community groups, commercial units, academics and heritage organisations to create and share opportunities to discover, take part and be inspired by archaeology.

 

Our Membership

As a charity, we rely upon your membership and donations to help us continue our vital work championing archaeology across the UK. You can help support us by becoming a member. 

 

Why Join?

Gain access to exclusive member benefits:

  • British Archaeology magazine, delivered 6 times a year for free
  • Access to This Is Archaeology lectures on-demand and member-only archive of past lectures
  • Explore our extensive Exact Editions archive of all of our past magazine issues
  • Enjoy up to 80% off select books in our shop
  • Monthly member exclusive newsletter with the latest updates, events, and news
  • Monthly event listings newsletter, keeping you up-to-date on exciting events around your area
  • Voting rights in our AGM - help shape the future of archaeology and the CBA

Every membership supports essential participation projects such as the Festival of Archaeology and the Young Archaeologists' Club, helps us safeguard listed buildings, strengthens our advocacy work, and fuels our mission to champion the public value of archaeology. 

 

Find out more about our work and history

 

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About Us

Find out more about the Council of British Archaeology, our mission, and our history as an organisation.

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Our Work

Learn more about the diverse work we carry out at the CBA.

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Projects & Partnerships

The Council for British Archaeology work collaboratively with a range of groups and organisations across the archaeology and heritage sector. Find out more about our current projects and the groups that we are involved with below.

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FAQ's  

Explore our FAQ's to find the answers to some of the questions we are often asked, covering who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved. 

 

Upcoming Events

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Current Archaeology Live! 2025

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Experience Geophysical Survey Days

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Artefact Illustration Course 2025

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Experience Digging Days

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Artefact Illustration Course 2025 2

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‘Exploring Landscape Archaeology’ Course 2025

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Welby Archaeological Training Field School 2025

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Support Us 

 

Become a member of the CBA

Become a member of the CBA

Attend special events featuring world leading archaeologists, receive exclusive access to member only content, benefit from discounts on high end archaeology clothing and equipment, and much more.

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Help us to get more people active in archaeology

Help us to get more people active in archaeology

Together we can create more opportunities for people of all ages to participate in archaeology, and care and campaign for our historic environment. But we need your help.

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Want to find out more about what we do, how you can get involved, and how you can support us? Discover all this and more by signing up to our newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every month.

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See our latest news and resources

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Archaeology Gift Guide: Ideas from CBA Staff

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The CBA has responded to the Curriculum and Assessment Review

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