The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is an educational charity working throughout the UK to to help people, of all backgrounds, experience and participate in archaeology. We aim to champion archaeology in all its forms, bringing together community groups, commercial units, academics, and heritage organisations to create and share opportunities to discover, take part and be inspired by archaeology.

Learn more about our history, organisational values, as well as the diverse array of work which we are currently undertaking.

The Work of the CBA

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

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Our History

Discover our story.

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Our Values and Behaviours

Our values and behaviours define how we approach our work and pursue our mission.

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This Is Archaeology - The Work Of The CBA

Our core work is focused on five key areas of activity which support our membership, deliver our events and projects, underpin our statutory role as a National Amenity Society, support our publications, and deliver our youth engagement programmes. 

British Archaeology Magazine

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Safeguarding Listed Buildings & Archaeology

How we work to Safeguard Listed Buildings and Archaeology

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Archaeology Awards

Celebrating the work and projects of archaeologists from across the UK and Ireland.

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CBA Membership

Take your love of archaeology to the next level and join as a CBA member today!

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Publications

The CBA has been dedicated to publishing the best in British archaeology for more than 60 years and we continue to make archaeological research widely available.  

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Youth Engagement

One of the main goals of the Council for British Archaeology is to help young people engage and participate with archaeology and the heritage around them.

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Festival of Archaeology

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This is Archaeology Lecture Series

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