Council for British Archaeology
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social
We are a UK-wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. We run the Young Archaeologists’ Clubs and the annual Festival of Archaeology. Join us to help shape the future of archaeology.
https://www.archaeologyuk.org
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It’s been a week since the Archaeological Achievement Awards 💛
We’ve rounded up some moments from the night, and if you’d like to experience the whole thing, you can now watch the ceremony on our blog, meet the shortlisted projects, and discover this year’s winners 👉
We’ve rounded up some moments from the night, and if you’d like to experience the whole thing, you can now watch the ceremony on our blog, meet the shortlisted projects, and discover this year’s winners 👉
Meet the Winners of the 2025 Archaeological Achievement Awards
The Archaeological Achievement Awards, coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology, celebrate the very best of archaeology across the UK and Ireland. On 28 November 2025, we gathered in the…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It’s been a week since the Archaeological Achievement Awards 💛
We’ve rounded up some moments from the night, and if you’d like to experience the whole thing, you can now watch the ceremony on our blog, meet the shortlisted projects, and discover this year’s winners 👉
We’ve rounded up some moments from the night, and if you’d like to experience the whole thing, you can now watch the ceremony on our blog, meet the shortlisted projects, and discover this year’s winners 👉
📣 The latest edition of British Archaeology is out now!
From Roman Caerleon to post-Roman stories, career pathways, Vindolanda journeys and more.
💛 Want to read the full issue? Become a CBA member from just £4.17 a month 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/j...
From Roman Caerleon to post-Roman stories, career pathways, Vindolanda journeys and more.
💛 Want to read the full issue? Become a CBA member from just £4.17 a month 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/j...
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📣 The latest edition of British Archaeology is out now!
From Roman Caerleon to post-Roman stories, career pathways, Vindolanda journeys and more.
💛 Want to read the full issue? Become a CBA member from just £4.17 a month 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/j...
From Roman Caerleon to post-Roman stories, career pathways, Vindolanda journeys and more.
💛 Want to read the full issue? Become a CBA member from just £4.17 a month 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/j...
YAC clubs across the UK are helping young people feel happier, more connected, and more engaged with archaeology and heritage.
Find out more about our impact with our public report, available to download here 👉 tinyurl.com/4pwb486h
Find out more about our impact with our public report, available to download here 👉 tinyurl.com/4pwb486h
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
YAC clubs across the UK are helping young people feel happier, more connected, and more engaged with archaeology and heritage.
Find out more about our impact with our public report, available to download here 👉 tinyurl.com/4pwb486h
Find out more about our impact with our public report, available to download here 👉 tinyurl.com/4pwb486h
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I’m honoured to have hosted the Council for British Archaeology’s (@archaeologyuk.bsky.social) Archaeological Achievement Awards in Belfast this past Friday. It was a lovely evening celebrating extraordinary archaeologists across the UK & Ireland. All the projects were so well-deserving!
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I’m honoured to have hosted the Council for British Archaeology’s (@archaeologyuk.bsky.social) Archaeological Achievement Awards in Belfast this past Friday. It was a lovely evening celebrating extraordinary archaeologists across the UK & Ireland. All the projects were so well-deserving!
👋 CBA Members, we’d love to see you tonight!
Join us this evening for a free online drop-in session (6-7 PM) where you can learn how the proposed updates to our Articles of Association will strengthen transparency, improve governance, and better support you as a member👉 tinyurl.com/um6bcvjp
Join us this evening for a free online drop-in session (6-7 PM) where you can learn how the proposed updates to our Articles of Association will strengthen transparency, improve governance, and better support you as a member👉 tinyurl.com/um6bcvjp
Updating our Governing Document: Changes for the benefit of our Members.
EVENING SESSION: An opportunity for CBA Members to come and hear about how and why we are updating our Articles of Association and what it means for you.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
👋 CBA Members, we’d love to see you tonight!
Join us this evening for a free online drop-in session (6-7 PM) where you can learn how the proposed updates to our Articles of Association will strengthen transparency, improve governance, and better support you as a member👉 tinyurl.com/um6bcvjp
Join us this evening for a free online drop-in session (6-7 PM) where you can learn how the proposed updates to our Articles of Association will strengthen transparency, improve governance, and better support you as a member👉 tinyurl.com/um6bcvjp
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Incredibly proud of the whole team at #StanwickLakes and of course @ancientcraftuk.bsky.social for winning the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Engagement and Participation award tonight alongside The Close! We're looking forward to seeing what 2026 has in store for the BBABB legacy!
November 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Incredibly proud of the whole team at #StanwickLakes and of course @ancientcraftuk.bsky.social for winning the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Engagement and Participation award tonight alongside The Close! We're looking forward to seeing what 2026 has in store for the BBABB legacy!
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🎉🎉 Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Hibberd - winner of the Early Career Archaeologist Award at the Archaeological Achievement Awards! 🏆
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🎉🎉 Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Hibberd - winner of the Early Career Archaeologist Award at the Archaeological Achievement Awards! 🏆
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
#ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social
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November 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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We're having a fantastic time leading up to the #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards ceremony with dancing. We even managed to get @neilredfern.bsky.social and @megsdigs.bsky.social to have a go!
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We're having a fantastic time leading up to the #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards ceremony with dancing. We even managed to get @neilredfern.bsky.social and @megsdigs.bsky.social to have a go!
And we're live! Come and join us on YouTube to catch the 2025 #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards and enjoy some fantastic dancing! 👉 www.youtube.com/live/GA6_QaE...
Archaeological Achievement Awards 2025
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November 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
And we're live! Come and join us on YouTube to catch the 2025 #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards and enjoy some fantastic dancing! 👉 www.youtube.com/live/GA6_QaE...
Only a few hours left until we come together with archaeologists across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the 2025 #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards!
You can join us and cheer on the winners from home by watching our live-stream, starting 8 pm today 👉 www.youtube.com/live/GA6_QaE...
You can join us and cheer on the winners from home by watching our live-stream, starting 8 pm today 👉 www.youtube.com/live/GA6_QaE...
Archaeological Achievement Awards 2025
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November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Only a few hours left until we come together with archaeologists across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the 2025 #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards!
You can join us and cheer on the winners from home by watching our live-stream, starting 8 pm today 👉 www.youtube.com/live/GA6_QaE...
You can join us and cheer on the winners from home by watching our live-stream, starting 8 pm today 👉 www.youtube.com/live/GA6_QaE...
It’s nearly time! This Friday, archaeologists from across the UK & Ireland will come together in Belfast for the #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards to celebrate the projects, ideas, and community stories shaping archaeology today.
Catch the ceremony live on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/@CouncilforB...
Catch the ceremony live on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/@CouncilforB...
Council for British Archaeology
The Council for British Archaeology is an educational charity that aims to promote engagement and participation in archaeology.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It’s nearly time! This Friday, archaeologists from across the UK & Ireland will come together in Belfast for the #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards to celebrate the projects, ideas, and community stories shaping archaeology today.
Catch the ceremony live on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/@CouncilforB...
Catch the ceremony live on YouTube 👉 www.youtube.com/@CouncilforB...
Looking for a Christmas gift that actually feels different? Give the gift of discovery with a CBA Membership. 🎁
Perfect for anyone who loves the past, stories or exploring places. Membership unlocks a world of archaeology all year round 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/gift-subscriptions.html
Perfect for anyone who loves the past, stories or exploring places. Membership unlocks a world of archaeology all year round 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/gift-subscriptions.html
Gift CBA Membership
Why not feed someone’s passion for the past by gifting them a CBA membership. A membership is the ideal present for any archaeology professional, student, or enthusiast in your life.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Looking for a Christmas gift that actually feels different? Give the gift of discovery with a CBA Membership. 🎁
Perfect for anyone who loves the past, stories or exploring places. Membership unlocks a world of archaeology all year round 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/gift-subscriptions.html
Perfect for anyone who loves the past, stories or exploring places. Membership unlocks a world of archaeology all year round 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/support-us/gift-subscriptions.html
💡 Did you know? You can now spread the cost of your CBA membership!
Explore a world of archaeology from just £4.17 per month with our new flexible payment options. Unlock British Archaeology magazine, on-demand lectures, archives, and more!
Find out more 👉
Explore a world of archaeology from just £4.17 per month with our new flexible payment options. Unlock British Archaeology magazine, on-demand lectures, archives, and more!
Find out more 👉
Membership & Subscription
Every membership and subscription helps the CBA champion archaeology across the UK - funding research, education, and local projects that connect people with the past.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
💡 Did you know? You can now spread the cost of your CBA membership!
Explore a world of archaeology from just £4.17 per month with our new flexible payment options. Unlock British Archaeology magazine, on-demand lectures, archives, and more!
Find out more 👉
Explore a world of archaeology from just £4.17 per month with our new flexible payment options. Unlock British Archaeology magazine, on-demand lectures, archives, and more!
Find out more 👉
Check out these amazing collages inspired by archaeology for Trowel & Error! 🎨
Across 16 workshops and 290 participants, we invited people from all walks of life to get hands-on and explore what archaeology means to them, their memories, places, stories and connections. 👉 youtu.be/_APQpuCKgdg?...
Across 16 workshops and 290 participants, we invited people from all walks of life to get hands-on and explore what archaeology means to them, their memories, places, stories and connections. 👉 youtu.be/_APQpuCKgdg?...
Trowel and Error Workshop Collages
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November 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Check out these amazing collages inspired by archaeology for Trowel & Error! 🎨
Across 16 workshops and 290 participants, we invited people from all walks of life to get hands-on and explore what archaeology means to them, their memories, places, stories and connections. 👉 youtu.be/_APQpuCKgdg?...
Across 16 workshops and 290 participants, we invited people from all walks of life to get hands-on and explore what archaeology means to them, their memories, places, stories and connections. 👉 youtu.be/_APQpuCKgdg?...
New landmark research out today: We've just launched Trowel and Error, the most in-depth look in 25 years at how audiences want to engage with archaeology. The findings are clear: people want human, accessible, story-led archaeology.
Read the report here 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/our-work/tro...
Read the report here 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/our-work/tro...
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
New landmark research out today: We've just launched Trowel and Error, the most in-depth look in 25 years at how audiences want to engage with archaeology. The findings are clear: people want human, accessible, story-led archaeology.
Read the report here 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/our-work/tro...
Read the report here 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/our-work/tro...
Working to repair or reuse a listed building in Wales? This grant scheme could help!
Cadw’s Listed Building Regeneration Grant Scheme is now open, offering funding for up to 50% of eligible works (up to £250,000) to support the repair & reuse of listed buildings across Wales 👉 shorturl.at/51nqM
Cadw’s Listed Building Regeneration Grant Scheme is now open, offering funding for up to 50% of eligible works (up to £250,000) to support the repair & reuse of listed buildings across Wales 👉 shorturl.at/51nqM
November 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Working to repair or reuse a listed building in Wales? This grant scheme could help!
Cadw’s Listed Building Regeneration Grant Scheme is now open, offering funding for up to 50% of eligible works (up to £250,000) to support the repair & reuse of listed buildings across Wales 👉 shorturl.at/51nqM
Cadw’s Listed Building Regeneration Grant Scheme is now open, offering funding for up to 50% of eligible works (up to £250,000) to support the repair & reuse of listed buildings across Wales 👉 shorturl.at/51nqM
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The newest branch to the #YAC network: The #Cornwall Young Archaeologists’ Club! @archaeologyuk.bsky.social www.yac-uk.org/news/introdu...
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The newest branch to the #YAC network: The #Cornwall Young Archaeologists’ Club! @archaeologyuk.bsky.social www.yac-uk.org/news/introdu...
No Stone Left Unturned: Archaeogaming, Archives, Audiences
By blending archives, interactive gameplay, and social media, Louise Bedford explores how archaeology can connect with younger audiences, spark curiosity, and make the past feel alive.
Watch the talk here 👉 youtu.be/pkso3uaEU5Q?...
By blending archives, interactive gameplay, and social media, Louise Bedford explores how archaeology can connect with younger audiences, spark curiosity, and make the past feel alive.
Watch the talk here 👉 youtu.be/pkso3uaEU5Q?...
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
No Stone Left Unturned: Archaeogaming, Archives, Audiences
By blending archives, interactive gameplay, and social media, Louise Bedford explores how archaeology can connect with younger audiences, spark curiosity, and make the past feel alive.
Watch the talk here 👉 youtu.be/pkso3uaEU5Q?...
By blending archives, interactive gameplay, and social media, Louise Bedford explores how archaeology can connect with younger audiences, spark curiosity, and make the past feel alive.
Watch the talk here 👉 youtu.be/pkso3uaEU5Q?...
🖥️ Can digital spaces be archaeology too?
In this talk from our Early Careers Conference, Riley Finnigan explores how archaeology is moving beyond the field and into the digital world.
What happens when we treat digital spaces themselves as archaeological sites? 👉
In this talk from our Early Careers Conference, Riley Finnigan explores how archaeology is moving beyond the field and into the digital world.
What happens when we treat digital spaces themselves as archaeological sites? 👉
Signs, Simulation, and Cyborgs: Digital Spaces as Archaeology
In 2025 The Council for British Archaeology and CIfA's Early Careers Special Interest Group ran an online conference for early career archaeologists and heritage specialists to share their interests…
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November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🖥️ Can digital spaces be archaeology too?
In this talk from our Early Careers Conference, Riley Finnigan explores how archaeology is moving beyond the field and into the digital world.
What happens when we treat digital spaces themselves as archaeological sites? 👉
In this talk from our Early Careers Conference, Riley Finnigan explores how archaeology is moving beyond the field and into the digital world.
What happens when we treat digital spaces themselves as archaeological sites? 👉
New video from our Student & Early Careers Conference!
In 'The Politics of Clay', Arin Edwards explores how Protocorinthian pottery reveals the cultural connections, artistic influences, and political lenses that have shaped how we understand the ancient world. 🏺✨
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In 'The Politics of Clay', Arin Edwards explores how Protocorinthian pottery reveals the cultural connections, artistic influences, and political lenses that have shaped how we understand the ancient world. 🏺✨
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The Politics of Clay: Historical and Postcolonial interpretations of Protocorinthian Earthenware.
In 2025 The Council for British Archaeology and CIfA's Early Careers Special Interest Group ran an online conference for early career archaeologists and heritage specialists to share their interests…
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October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
New video from our Student & Early Careers Conference!
In 'The Politics of Clay', Arin Edwards explores how Protocorinthian pottery reveals the cultural connections, artistic influences, and political lenses that have shaped how we understand the ancient world. 🏺✨
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In 'The Politics of Clay', Arin Edwards explores how Protocorinthian pottery reveals the cultural connections, artistic influences, and political lenses that have shaped how we understand the ancient world. 🏺✨
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The Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is now open for applications. ⏳
Funded by Archaeological Research Services Ltd and the SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory, the fund covers the full cost of radiocarbon dating for community projects across the UK.👉
Funded by Archaeological Research Services Ltd and the SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory, the fund covers the full cost of radiocarbon dating for community projects across the UK.👉
Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund
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October 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is now open for applications. ⏳
Funded by Archaeological Research Services Ltd and the SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory, the fund covers the full cost of radiocarbon dating for community projects across the UK.👉
Funded by Archaeological Research Services Ltd and the SUERC Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory, the fund covers the full cost of radiocarbon dating for community projects across the UK.👉
🎓 We’re at @uniarchday.bsky.social today at The British Academy!
It’s a fantastic day for anyone curious about studying archaeology, with talks, careers advice, and a chance to meet archaeologists from universities all across the UK.
Come and chat to us, or find out more here!👉
It’s a fantastic day for anyone curious about studying archaeology, with talks, careers advice, and a chance to meet archaeologists from universities all across the UK.
Come and chat to us, or find out more here!👉
University Archaeology Day 2024 – UAUK
University Archaeology Day 2025 – the future of our past is in YOUR hands!
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October 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎓 We’re at @uniarchday.bsky.social today at The British Academy!
It’s a fantastic day for anyone curious about studying archaeology, with talks, careers advice, and a chance to meet archaeologists from universities all across the UK.
Come and chat to us, or find out more here!👉
It’s a fantastic day for anyone curious about studying archaeology, with talks, careers advice, and a chance to meet archaeologists from universities all across the UK.
Come and chat to us, or find out more here!👉
The first recording from our Student & Early Careers Conference is live!
Esmé Haigh & Amy Vaughan explore how co-creation shaped the new YAC website, bringing archaeology & the public closer together.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUc...
Esmé Haigh & Amy Vaughan explore how co-creation shaped the new YAC website, bringing archaeology & the public closer together.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUc...
October 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The first recording from our Student & Early Careers Conference is live!
Esmé Haigh & Amy Vaughan explore how co-creation shaped the new YAC website, bringing archaeology & the public closer together.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUc...
Esmé Haigh & Amy Vaughan explore how co-creation shaped the new YAC website, bringing archaeology & the public closer together.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUc...