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23.07.26

Archaeologists Uncover Georgian Artefacts Beneath One of Austen’s Favourite Ballrooms

During restoration work at the National Trust's Bath Assembly Rooms, our team unearthed some reminders of the fashions and fads of the 18th century.

Ian Dunn, Wessex Archaeology's Chair, stands in a garden, looking at the camera and smiling

23.07.26

Welcome to our new Chair, Ian Dunn

Ian has led organisations from small start-ups to global enterprises. As Chair, he will draw on his varied experiences to support us in delivering our 2035 Strategy and ensure strong governance in directing the affairs of the charity.

A starboard bow view of the three-masted barque Glenbervie (1866) with crowds of people, on the rocks at Lowland Point. G14146. © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Gibson's of Scilly Shipwreck Coll

21.10.21

Unpath’d Waters

14.10.21

Cows, curds and casseroles

29.09.21

Sustainable Development in the Historic Environment Sector

23.09.21

New Scientist Live: Creating a sustainable future

View of the ‘Grey to Green’ regeneration of the former road Castlegate

23.09.21

Heritage Open Days: Sheffield Castle Tours

Picture of guidance document and wind turbines at sea

16.09.21

Archaeological guidance for offshore wind farm developers

Two children learn about archaeology with real artefacts

07.09.21

Community engagement recognised by Sandford Award

Volunteers sit near re-turfed trench at Yatesfield

03.09.21

Investigating the Yatesfield prehistoric settlement at Otterburn

Sam Place, Videographer and Sound Engineer

19.08.21

World Photography Day 2021

Man in blue tunic - 3D character created by new character artist

18.08.21