Archaeology

Museums lead on conservation of ‘incredibly rare’ Norfolk Carnyx Hoard

Near-complete Celtic battle trumpet among items discovered during routine archaeological excavation

British Museum-led team finds earliest proof of human fire-making

Artefacts from Barnham Paleolithic site in Suffolk to be accessioned into museum’s collection

Fall in number of finds logged in Scotland after post-Covid high

But treasure and archaeological finds remain on upward trajectory, with over 6,000 reported in 2024-25

NMS to display bronze age weapons hoard for the first time

Recently acquired Carnoustie Hoard suggests existence of ancient warrior elite in the Angus area

Yorkshire Museum acquires iron age hoard after fundraising campaign

Melsonby Hoard of over 800 artefacts was discovered by a metal detectorist in 2021

York Archaeology closes exhibitions department as part of restructure

Educational charity unveils slimmed-down structure and new senior management team

Historic England reopens upgraded science facility providing specialist heritage research and care

Fort Cumberland in Portsmouth has undergone a major refit over the past 12 months

Space to exhibit | Germany Archaeological State Collection, Munich

How a redesign unveiled greater treasures. By Geraldine Kendall Adams

Yorkshire Museum crowdfunds to acquire ‘game-changing’ iron age hoard

Melsonby Hoard includes more than 900 objects that hint at Mediterranean links

London Museum receives Roman artefacts and £20m gift from Bloomberg

​Institution gets largest private donation yet towards its redevelopment

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Specialism | Who uses archaeological collections?

Ben Donnelly-Symes on a new research project by the Society for Museum Archaeology

Norwich Castle Museum to acquire first find declared ‘treasure’ under new definition

Portable Antiquities Scheme's annual report shows another record year for archaeological discoveries