News

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.

Stone Age house reconstruction at Butser

28.04.21

Butser unveil Neolithic House reconstruction

Marine geophysical survey of a submerged shipwreck

27.04.21

Round 4 Offshore Wind: Managing the Historic Environment

22.04.21

Innovative thinking in archaeology

A view of the Packhorse Inn, Bath, with archaeologist in foreground

12.04.21

Back to the pub!

10.04.21

Undertaking a student placement on the coastal and marine team

A photograph of the interior of the former HMP Gloucester

07.04.21

Fortress to Gaol: The archaeology of the former HMP Gloucester

01.04.21

A Thousand Stories: Learning from the Museum of the Lost and Found

25.03.21

Archaeology of a Changing City

24.03.21

New wellbeing project toolkit now available to cultural and heritage sector

Pupils from the new King Ina Church of England Academy in Somerset

22.03.21