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

Cornwall Archaeological Society

This month we remember two of our very valued Area Representatives who have sadly passed away. We also report on:  LOOE MILLS  TREKELLAND BRIDGE – HIT AGAIN  ST TEATH CHURCHYARD   Read the January update here Area Representatives would love to … Continue reading →

CA 57

Cornwall Archaeological Society

Cornish Archaeology volume 57 is now out. This edition includes articles on Mesolithic and Neolithic discoveries on Bodmin Moor found during the improvement of the A30 at Temple; the excavation of an early medieval se#lement and burials on Samson, Scilly; … Continue reading →

Tintagel Conference

Cornwall Archaeological Society

Tintagel in Late Antiquity – Recent Excavations and Research An English Heritage Conference is being held at Truro College from 2nd  – 4th April, titled ‘Tintagel in Late Antiquity – Recent Excavations and Research’. There is a half day field trip to … 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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