Welcome to everyone interested in the archaeology of Cornwall and Scilly.

For over 50 years our Society has been the principal archaeological organization in Cornwall and Scilly. The Society acts as the forum that brings together amateur archaeologists, professional archaeologists and all those interested in Cornwall’s past and the preservation of its archaeological heritage.

Today, with over 450 members, our activities are varied and inclusive. The society arranges over a dozen talks, monthly walks and annual conferences and special events. We also run our own fieldwork and research projects and encourage members to take part with likeminded organisations. Our annual journal is a well-respected, peer reviewed publication, and has for more than 50 years published the majority of archaeological research projects carried out in Cornwall and Scilly. Our regular newsletter keeps members up to date on news of people, events and activities.

Our Area Representatives are stationed across the county, keeping track of sites and monuments, and offering a local point of contact.

Please explore our website, find out about us and how you can join us, explore the archaeology of your area, and become more involved.

Latest News

From your own Correspondents – May 2020

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From your own Correspondents! – This months edition includes:  MEMORIES OF A MILESTONE MONITOR ‘WE SHALL MEET IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY’ RAMBLING AROUND TREGAVETHAN LOO ROLLS BASE INSTINCTS A VISIT TO HELMAN TOR Read the May update here Area … Continue reading →

From your own Correspondents

Cornwall Archaeological Society

From your own Correspondents! – This month our Lockdown special includes: LOCKDOWN MISCELLANY PENVENTINNIE ROUND: THE RISK INCREASES BRIDGE PROBLEMS OLD AND NEW MYSTERY PITS ON TRENCROM HILL ENRICHING WORK IN LISKEARD FEOCK HOLY WELL MANY WAYS TO GO FROM … Continue reading →

Accessing the Latest Journals

Cornwall Archaeological Society

We are currently experiencing some issues with the site we use to host the digital copies of our Journals, and as such, cannot upload the last three editions to the Website. Members can still obtain access to these by emailing … Continue reading →

Our Publications

50 years of Cornish Archaeology

Our Journal records research into the archaeology of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, including excavations and reassessments of earlier finds.

A Newsletter, published 3 times a year, keeps members in touch with our events and other activities in Cornwall and beyond.

Copies of both publications, along with a reading list are available to read for free on the publications page.

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Our Events

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We offer winter lectures in Liskeard and Truro, which cover topics at home and abroad.

Throughout the year members explore archaeological sites in Cornwall and sometimes farther afield with expert guides.

Every year we have either a conference concentrating on Archaeology in Cornwall or a day of presentations shared with Devon Archaeological Society.

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Why Join Us?

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If you want to help us learn more about archaeology or explore Cornish sites by survey or excavation, join us.

Like- minded people will give you a warm welcome and we will discover Cornwall’s archaeology together.

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