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We are one of the UK’s leading heritage practices, and an educational charity. Read more about us.
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Find out where we have worked and what we have discovered.
Our archaeological projects cover the whole of the UK, both on land and under the sea.
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An archaeologist stands by while a machine clears the turf on a site. Features have begun to show in the trench and been marked with spray paint.
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What is Archaeology?
Archaeology is all about people: past, present and future. It opens up the past … It contributes to a sense of place, community, identity and pride, and enhances our appreciation of the environment in which we live – of what is important and why.”
Sue Davies OBE
Chief Executive
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