Along with CIfA, we have written to the new Secretary of State for DCMS and the renamed Department of Levelling up, Housing and Communities. We have outlined the significance of archaeology to our heritage, historic environment and economy, stressing how important it is to ensure any planning reform maintains the level of protection for archaeology ..read more

The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) has teamed up with Photoworks and English Heritage to offer a free new activity day for young people aged 12-19. The activity workshop day will be delivered by a highly experienced artist facilitator, Alejandra Carles-Tolra, and explores the links between archaeology, photography and the natural world.   Participants will investigate this topic using photography within the ..read more

The first-ever nationwide, fully online, branch of the Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC), Wales Online YAC, has been established by The Council for British Archaeology (CBA), with the support of Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust (CPAT). The online branch will allow more young people than ever to engage with and enjoy archaeology, from all over Wales. This ..read more

We are pleased to announce that Debbie Frearson has been appointed as the Festival Coordinator. Debbie previously worked with the Council for British Archaeology (CBA), as a Project Officer and Training Officer with the Local Heritage Engagement Network. Debbie has been part of community group activity both professionally and voluntarily for around 20 years. I ..read more

To sign the petition, follow the link here. The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is a charity committed to making archaeology accessible to anyone interested in exploring the stories of people and place. As the voice of archaeology in the UK we bring together community groups, commercial units, academics and heritage organisations to create and ..read more

Jointly run by CBA South-East and the Sussex Archaeological Society, this conference confronted the issue of climate change, its past record, and the social strategies adopted to deal with their effects. Acknowledging that we are in, or are heading into a climate emergency, and recognising the threats posed, these past experiences may serve as a ..read more

To read our original letter, click here. We have been made aware of the current threats to archaeology and heritage teaching and research at the University of Sheffield. The Department of Archaeology has a very high profile in the archaeological academic world and has contributed substantially to the training and education of many of the ..read more

Written evidence submitted by The Council for British Archaeology Executive Summary Greater understanding and knowledge sharing amongst LPAs regarding the whole carbon life of buildings should inform decision making about sustainability in the built environment. Environmental viability assessments should calculate the relative carbon impact of schemes to demolish standing structures and build new, against the ..read more

The CBA are pleased to support wider efforts to champion archaeology in the media and wider public. We are supportive of the ‘Dig for Archaeology’ campaign which seeks to increase media coverage of these issues. You can find out more at their website here. Archaeology is the key to unlocking stories of people, places, and ..read more

The recent British Archaeology Magazine features a remarkable article about York’s Bootham Crescent. Bootham Crescent was York City Football Clubs’ home for nearly 90 years until the club moved to a new stadium in 2021. A project lead by the archaeologist Jason Wood, supported by Historic England and working with the football club, supporters and ..read more