Why archaeology matters

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.

School visit on an archaeological excavation

Project feed

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. 

Join us in an exciting journey of discovery through our Project Feed.

Portrait of Lauren McIntyre

Lauren is digging in our North England region

 

Check out this pendant that we found whilst excavating a burial! It has an oval shaped semi-precious stone pendant, with small metal flowers on either side.

 

A close up image of a skeleton partially covered in soil with a green oxidised metal chain necklace and precious stone situated near the neck area where it would have been placed.
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Portrait of Lauren McIntyre

Lauren is digging in our North England region

 

Less ‘old’ than some of our finds, but no less interesting. An 18th century iron mortsafe cage built into or around a coffin to prevent body snatching.

 

 

 

An archaeologist excavates a muddy grave with an iron mortsafe.
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