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.
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Introducing the July/August 2024 issue of British Archaeology
ON THE COVER
Lost henges and standing stones: the prehistory of the western Lake District
Two of the standing stones at Kirkstanton in the western Lake District [Credit: Adam Morgan Ibbotson].
CBA NEWS
A young archaeologist finds rare flint blade at Capel Celyn, north Wales. The British Museum recovers a further 268 of the recently stolen objects. Unrecorded steelworks discovered in Sheffield among castle remains. Bones discovered in Winchester help to forge a link between red squirrels and leprosy in medieval times. Medieval timber hall discovered at Skipsea in East Yorkshire.
From the director
The CBA welcomes the news that King Charles III will continue his patronage of the organisation as it celebrates its 80th anniversary.
Casefiles
Are the winds of change blowing in the planning system, towards adapting old buildings instead of demolishing them?
Archaeology 8-25
Leeds Young Archaeologists’ Club celebrates a decade of inspiration.
Archaeology Active
Events are taking place around Britain to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Council for British Archaeology.
My Archaeology
Find out why senior curator (archaeology & world cultures), Bristol Museums, and chair of the CBA Board of Trustees, Gail Boyle fell in love with archaeology, and why it remains a passion to this day.
FEATURES
The lost henges of the western Lake District
While other parts of the national park are more celebrated, the prehistory of the southwest is worth exploring, as Adam Ibbotson explains.
I heard there’s a tunnel from the pub that goes straight to the nunnery...
James Wright takes us on a myth busting tour of historic buildings and reveals what these stories really tell us about the archaeology of our built environment.
Britain’s early prehistoric potential
The return of the biannual British Museum Palaeolithic-Mesolithic Day meeting comes at a crucial time for the study of our earliest human story in Britain. Matt Pope explains why recent discoveries have the potential to fan the flames over a revival of interest in early prehistory.
Bird’s eye view archaeology: in praise of drones
Over the last few years, drones have become a routine tool for archaeologists. Mark Horton provides an update on the latest technologies and how best to use them.
Anglo-Saxon coinage: the great silver revival
Silver coins had disappeared in Britain at the end of Roman rule, before a revival in the late seventh century. Dr Jane Kershaw explains where the silver came from.
OTHER REGULARS INCLUDE
The world in antiquity
Population decline and climate change in early Japan. Work is underway to provide chronologies for the monumental snake engravings of the Orinoco River. What was responsible for the sudden population growth in southern China before the advent of farming? The Dutch wetlands show evidence of farming practices at an earlier date than surrounding areas. A 2022 assessment of the landscape using LiDAR has now doubled the number of known Neolithic archaeological features in County Wicklow, Ireland.
Sharp focus
Burgi Geos promontory fort, Yell, Shetland.
Greg Bailey on TV
Pompeii still surprises, emperors were quite charming, and Kinhu is a world apart.
The Society of Antiquaries
Frank Waterton, assistant librarian at The Society of Antiquaries of London, explores the shared history of interpretation between archaeologists and artists.
Archaeology Now
In a frank and honest column, Dr Chlöe Duckworth asks whether archaeology has a drinking problem.
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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
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Past Issues
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