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Below are the back issues of Current Archaeology – click on the individual covers to see the contents of each one. Many of these back issues are still in stock, and you can click here to purchase individual …

Why Current Archaeology? Publishing since 1967 For over 50 years Current Archaeology has been visiting the digs, talking to the excavators, and reviewing the literature to keep our readers up-to …

About Current Archaeology Discover everything you need to know about archaeology in Britain with Current Archaeology, the UK’s favourite archaeology magazine. History Current Archaeology is the …

Jun 5, 2025 · This month’s cover feature takes us to Holme Hall Quarry in South Yorkshire, where archaeologists have uncovered dramatic evidence of how this frontier region was transformed during …

The winners of this year’s Current Archaeology Awards were announced on Saturday 28th February as part of Current Archaeology Live! 2026. The…

The winners of this year’s Current Archaeology Awards were announced on Saturday 28 February 2026 as part of Current Archaeology Live! 2026. Representatives of this year’s winning projects and …

Mar 5, 2026 · It has been a particularly busy few weeks at CA, with visits to Nottingham and Carlisle and, of course, our annual conference – huge thanks to everyone who came along! This month’s …

Jun 6, 2022 · This year, events are taking place across the country to celebrate the 1,900th anniversary of the construction of Hadrian’s Wall (the eagle-eyed among you may have spotted that this most …

Current Archaeology 429 This month’s articles are bookended by unusual artefacts with intriguing tales to tell. The first is an elaborate pendant bearing emblems associated…