Archaeology Unlocked! Discovering the Past in Northern Ireland

The Council for British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology incorporates hundreds of in-person and virtual events showcasing the very best of archaeology across the UK, delivered by individuals, groups, institutions and commercial organisations.  

What do you do when a huge concrete flyover, carrying a dual carriageway, connecting two adjacent town centres is condemned as structurally unsound? What would you do? That is the focus of an ideas competition run by the Farrel Centre at Newcastle University.

The CBA has responded to the government’s Call for Evidence on Protecting Built Heritage, highlighting key challenges and opportunities in managing historic buildings. From the skills shortages affecting conservation work to the unintended consequences of VAT policy that incentivises demolition over adaptation, we’ve set out urgent reforms needed to ensure our built heritage remains at the heart of communities.