The physical remains of the past hold our shared story. Understanding what came before us creates a sense of place and identity which can inform and enrich our lives today. This is recognised in the UK's planning process, which seeks to strengthen local economies, support communities, and protect and enhance our environment through consideration of archaeology and heritage in development. Through our investigations, we help to physically and digitally preserve the past and ensure it is accessible to everyone now and forever.
Every week our teams of archaeologists are uncovering interesting finds across the country. Whether it is an artefact or an ecofact, each piece of evidence helps us build a more detailed picture of the past.
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Great start to 2024 for OA!
The latest issue of Current Archaeology features OA's 50 years of archaeology, with this lovely photo taken by our very own Emma Fishwick on the A66 Northern Transpennine Project for National Highways. Check the article out here https://the-past.com/feature/oxford-archaeology-at-50-exploring-half-a-century-of-excavations/
From everyone at OA...
A very merry Christmas! We will see you soon in 2024 for another great year of amazing, fascinating, exciting archaeology!
