British Archaeology Magazine
British Archaeology is our award-winning bi-monthly publication, published by the CBA, focusing on the latest archaeology news, discoveries, and research within the UK and from British Archaeologists working overseas. With articles from the CBA team, it is a great way to get to know the work we do.
It is one of the benefits of CBA membership, and is available via a print or digital subscription, and from high street newsagents.
CBA members: to access the digital edition, please click here and follow the instructions to register. You will need to use the email address you use to log in to the CBA site but can create a new password.
Current Issue
Introducing the March/April 2023 issue of British Archaeology
ON THE COVER
Benin
Emotions run high as objects taken by a British force from Benin City in the 19th century are starting a journey back to Nigeria from collections in Europe and America. Ahead of an announcement from the British Museum about a new archaeological project, we review the background to the debate, highlight the work of British archaeologists in the former kingdom, and consider the rights and wrongs of the “universal museum”
CBA NEWS
2022 Archaeological Achievement Awards
Once again, the CBA-run awards have highlighted the remarkable breadth and quality of work in UK and Republic of Ireland archaeology. We celebrate winners, honoured at an event in Dublin
Casefiles
A historic house in South Cave, Yorkshire, where a developer’s claim that it is beyond repair is being challenged
Archaeology 8-25
Letters to a Young Archaeologist: one year on
FEATURES
In search of Picts at Aberlemno
A project that began in 2017 is investigating a rich archaeological landscape in eastern Scotland. Dramatic new discoveries are throwing unexpected light on Pictish history and culture, a true “Dark Age” of Scottish archaeology
Crossrail: an underground journey
The Elizabeth line, fully operational through London since November, adds extra services in May. Archaeologists were on – and under – the ground ahead of works since 2006: we highlight key discoveries from the UK’s largest urban archaeology project
Requiem
Our annual tribute to some of the archaeologists and lovers of antiquity who died in the past year
OTHER REGULARS INCLUDE
News
Discovery of a major fortified Bronze Age enclosure in Sussex
A powerful Anglo-Saxon woman’s grave in Northamptonshire
Pictures of a winter of extreme digging
News+
That’s not a midden – a cautionary tale
The world in antiquity
Bog bodies, a Bronze Age goldworker and a strange burial with nails
My archaeology
Cat Jarman, broadcaster and best-selling-author
Sharp focus
Culver Hole, Gower
Greg Bailey on TV
The tenth (yes!) series of Digging for Britain
Books
Rediscovering Homo sapiens
Spoilheap
The Netflix docuseries archaeologists hate to watch
British Archaeology is a bimonthly members’ magazine that is also available in newsagents, and by subscription in print and digital
Discover feature articles
On occasion, we provide open access to featured articles to support out wider advocacy work championing archaeology. Discover them below.
Regular features
Regular features highlighting the work of the CBA
From the director
A letter from director of the Council for British Archaeology Neil Redfern
Archaeology 8-25
Articles from the delivery & engagement team at the Council for British Archaeology, as they report on the world of young and aspiring archaeologists
Archaeology Active
Discover more about CBA activities to champion archaeology and public participation
Casefiles
Caseworkers at the Council for British Archaeology present examples from the council’s files
More information
Past Issues
CBA membership includes access to a searchable library of previous British Archaeology issues, dating back to 1995.
You can search our back catalogue for subjects that may interest you here.
Institutional Subscriptions
Institutions such as schools, colleges, and libraries can now benefit from an institutional subscription to British Archaeology, giving all of their staff and students digital access to current and past issues of the magazine, providing more than 20 years of archaeological insight.
Institutional subscriptions are available on a wide range of devices and offer both IP authenticated and remote access. Tools such as an integral keyword search, bookmarking and extensive linking will allow users to use the subscription to enhance their study of archaeology.
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