British Archaeology Published bimonthly Next issue out December 6 2024 Membership and Subscriptions Help support our work and become a member of the Council for British Archaeology (cba) for just £44 a year. You will receive British Archaeology (six issues), access to the digital back catalogue, regular newsletters, updates and priority booking for cba events. We also offer a magazineonly subscription: uk print £35 or digital £26.99. Visit our website for details of European and worldwide rates. Find us online at www.archaeologyuk.org/join Email: member@archaeologyuk.org or subscribe@archaeologyuk.org Phone: 01904 671417 Editor guest Gail Boyle FMA FSA editor@archaeologyuk.org Sub-editor Neil Henty Advertising Geoff Connelly geoff@hall-mccartney.co.uk issn 1357-4442 Copyright © authors (text and pictures) and the cba (typography and design) 2023. Views expressed may not reflect cba policy and the cba does not necessarily endorse services and goods advertised De Grey House, St Leonard’s Place, York, yo1 7he Founded in 1944, the Council for British Archaeology promotes archaeology for all. It makes the case for safeguarding our archaeological heritage, and increasing public participation and understanding. It has a growing membership of individuals of all ages and over 600 organisations, and partnerships with Archaeology Scotland, cba Wales/ Cymru and cba English Regional Groups. The cba is an environmental charity registered in England & Wales (287815) and Scotland (sc041971), and a company limited by guarantee (1760254) This product is made of FSC®-certified and other controlled material From the editor Hello! It has been my privilege as CBA Chair of Trustees to have been asked to play the role of guest editor for this issue, which alongside some of the regular features, focuses on the work CBA has been doing, its aspirations for the future, as well as the people and places involved. It seemed fitting for an organisation that is celebrating 80 years of enabling people to connect with, care for, and appreciate archaeology and the wider historic environment, that we should do so. One of the most illuminating aspects of my direct involvement with CBA, has been the opportunity to connect behind the scenes with the whole staff team delivering such an amazing array of activities. I was lucky enough to visit Chedworth Roman Villa with Neil Redfern ‘on tour’ (From the Director, p6) and play my part in Bristol Museum’s offering for Festival of Archaeology reported on as a whole by Claire Corkhill (p32). Elsewhere, the spotlight falls on elements of our NHLF Reconnecting Archaeology project: Katrina Gargett explains more about audience development and organisational resilience (p18), and we have foregrounded our Catalysts for Change project partners (p22). Importantly, Jo Kirton discusses engaging the next generation of young people through the festival (p62) and Catherine Bell, the CBA’s advocacy role (p38). Several other trustees have also offered personal insights into their backgrounds and experience, and their enthusiasm for archaeology (My Archaeology 42). And finally, I am aware that many of British Archaeology s readers and CBA members have also contributed to the collaborative work we are doing by responding to the ‘Trowel & Error’ survey as part of PUNS2 (p.52) – thank you. You can contact the magazine via email at editor@archaeologyuk.org This issue’s contributors include Katrina Gargett is an audience network manager at the CBA, working on the Reconnecting Archaeology project. She has nearly a decade of experience working in the archaeology and heritage sector, having worked in community engagement roles for a number of organisations, including MOLA and York Archaeology. Tejaswi Mehta is an audience and network officer at the CBA, working on the Reconnecting Archaeology project, researching current and potential members through surveys, interviews, and comparative analysis to understand audience demographics and preferences, informing future membership strategies and pilot projects. Skye Briddon is a member of the CBA Youth Advisory Board and has written this month’s CBA Blog (p13). After studying for a BA and MA in History she moved into marketing. She loves everything about the past and hopes to do a PhD in eighteenth century man-midwifery. Radiocarbon dates Unless otherwise noted, 14c dates in British Archaeology are calibrated at 95% confidence (cal ad or cal bc, expressed as ad or bc), rounded out after Mook (1986). See Radio-carbon dating by m Christie et al, WikiJournal of Science (2018), doi: 10.15347/wjs/2018.006 p_Cover with Spine 27/09/2024 11:34 Page 1 B ritish Archaeology | Nove mber Dece mber 2024 | No 199 British Archaeology THE VOICE OF ARCHAEOLOGY FOR 80 YEARS November December 2024| £7.95 Festival feeling: celebrating 80 years of the CBA ISSUE 199 On the cover: The Council for British Archaeology gazebo in front of Hardwick Hall during this year s Festival of Archaeology, see pages 32-35. ? ? ? ? / ????? / ????? / ?????? / ??????? Reconnecting Archaeology Catalysts for Change projects CAPNI’s successful year British Archaeology|November December 2024|3