CBA Objects to Corah Textile Factory Demolition

The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) have reiterated their objection to proposals to substantially demolish Leicester’s Corah textile factory site. They have joined Leicester Civic Trust, many heritage groups, and a groundswell of local people in asking Leicester City Council to require Corah’s regeneration to reinforce the heritage and identity of the city. They note…

Archaeological Achievement Awards 2021 Nominations Now Open

Nominations for this year’s Archaeological Achievement Awards, run by the Council for British Archaeology, are now open. There will be 5 award categories and one overall outstanding achievement award, with an emphasis on a range of cross cutting themes that are designed to show how archaeology relates to wider society, health and wellbeing, and place….

Post-Pandemic Re-opening: Latest CBA & Historic England Guidance

With the restrictions around the third lockdown beginning to ease, many industrial archaeology and heritage museums, sites, and societies are planning their re-opening strategies. There’s lots to consider, from volunteer support, and safe forms of working in the field, to making sure that exhibits and buildings are not damaged by adaption to COVID-19 compliant measures….