Excavating a Roman mosaic at Dorchester

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Richard O'Neill on HS2 site wearing a green hard hat and smiling

12.05.25

In memory of Richard O’Neill

Our much-loved and highly respected colleague, Richard O’Neill, has passed away. He will be greatly missed and always cherished by all of us at Wessex Archaeology.

A number of books selected by our staff for World Book Day

06.03.25

World Book Day 2025 - Book Recommendations

This World Book Day, join us on a tour of our staff's bookshelves as we learn about medieval burial practices, knitting with dog hair and having dinner with Harrison Ford.

Altamira Cave Art

27.07.23

Rock Art Across Britain: A Journey into Prehistoric Expression

26.07.23

Chris Brayne steps down as Chief Executive

C&D information pamphlets often distributed at rallies. "Have you ever wished you were better informed? Facts about the bomb"

25.07.23

Cold War Archaeology: A Creative Approach

Badbury Stone

12.07.23

The Badbury Stone Brought to Life

Replica pots

11.07.23

Taking inspiration from the past: two groups of pottery vessels, three thousand years apart

#HeritageIsOpen Graphic. Blue and white image of kiln at Middleport Pottery.

20.06.23

#HeritageIsOpen: Our Experts' Top 5 Must-Visit Heritage Sites

Historic England's Rejuvenate Project. Examining the finds of the test pit. Coombe Bissett Down Nature Reserve, Wiltshire.

28.05.23

Project Rejuvenate Uses Archaeology To Empower Young People

Marine science vessel, The SS Explorer in dock

04.05.23

Marine science vessel, The SS Explorer, conservation management sets sail

A whole mammoth tooth reported via the Marine Aggregate Industry Archaeological Protocol

02.05.23

A mammoth find for the Marine Aggregate Industry Archaeological Protocol

Burntisland

08.03.23

Burntisland’s military past - archaeological inclusion project to tackle isolation

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