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

Pentillie Castle Day Trip – Book Now!

Cornwall Archaeological Society

Booking is now open for a CAS day trip to Pentillie Castle on the 3rd of November. This is a rare opportunity to explore Pentillie, and includes a talk from the estates owners, a guided walk, lunch, and coffee. Spaces … Continue reading →

From your own Correspondents

Cornwall Archaeological Society

From your own Correspondents! – This month VANDALISM AT TWO HISTORIC SITES SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH FOR THE OLD SHIP PENWITH INSCRIBED STONE – WHODUNNIT? OUT AND ABOUT IN LISKEARD KIT HILL DIG CENTRE POINT… ST. AUSTELL   Read the August update here … Continue reading →

Call for Volunteers!

Cornwall Archaeological Society

Volunteers are needed by the Penwith Landscape Project’s Ancient Penwith strand of the  Ancient Penwith Project Group. There are many activities and these include archaeological surveys, wildlife surveys, improving access, parish landscape character surveys, practical conservation and Cornish hedge surveys. … 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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