Latest Archaeology News

Ashmolean Museum opens to public - 07.11.2009

The UK's oldest public museum, the Ashmolean, reopens after a £61m redevelopment.

Rare forge scheme wins permission - 05.11.2009

A Warwickshire wheelwright and blacksmith's workshop which won a BBC restoration show secures planning permission.

Tutankhamun finder's home on show - 04.11.2009

The mud hut where archaeologist Howard Carter lived when he discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun becomes a museum.

Amateur 'stunned' after £1m find - 04.11.2009

An Iron Age treasure hoard unearthed by a metal-detecting enthusiast in Stirlingshire is unveiled.

Roman fort museum faces closure - 04.11.2009

A museum on the site of a major Roman fort is set to close as funding for the centre runs out.

Salvagers want to raise Victory - 04.11.2009

An American salvage company hopes it will be allowed to raise the wreck of the original HMS Victory, which lies in the English Channel.

Metal detector finds £1m treasure - 03.11.2009

An amateur treasure hunter unearths ancient gold jewellery from a field near Stirling, reportedly worth over £1m.

Archaeologist's work recognised - 01.11.2009

Cambridge archaeologist and former Time Team television star Carenza Lewis is shortlisted for an award.

City reveals 'Bronze Age site' - 01.11.2009

Archaeologists unearth a possible prehistoric Bronze Age burial site in central Oxford during the redevelopment of a former hospital.

Overhaul for historic buildings - 31.10.2009

Two of York's well-known public buildings are to close to the public for months as they undergo major refurbishment.