Welcome to the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology

The Centre for Battlefield Archaeology was established in April 2006. Drawing experience from GUARD and the Department of Archaeology the Centre is the first facility of its kind and has earned a reputation as an international centre of excellence for the burgeoning study of the archaeology of battlefields and other archaeological manifestations of human conflict.

Members of the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology include some of the most experienced battlefield archaeologists in the UK and as an internationally respected team provide a highly efficient service capable of meeting the needs of curators, planners and other clients in tackling field surveys, excavations and desk based assessments related to the heritage management of the battlefields or any other aspect of conflict archaeology, at home or abroad.

The Centre has carried out a number of high profile projects on battlefields and related sites of conflict at home and abroad. It also offers the first MLitt/PgDip in Battlefield and Conflict Archaeology which is now in its third year. An increasing number of PhD students are also finding a rewarding work environment within the Centre.

The Centre also produces the Journal of Conflict Archaeology which features papers on all aspects of conflict, from the battlefield to the squatter's camp.

For further infomation on the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology, its services or the MLitt/PgDip Course please contact the Centre's Administrator Natasha Ferguson.

Centre for Battlefield Archaeology MLitt/PgDip Flyer

Centre's Latest News

• Professor Doug Scott to visit the Centre and present a short lecture series to students and the public: Professor Doug Scott visit details
  
• "Culloden: The History and Archaeology of the Last Clan Battle", a new book edited by Dr Tony Pollard now available. Click to see the cover.
  
• 'No Great Mischief If They Fall' - A session organised by the Centre for the Scotland's Global Impact Conference as part of Homecoming Scotland
• Become of member of the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology's new Facebook page!
  
• Seat of the '45? Excavation to uncover the remains of Preston House as part of the Battle of Prestonpans Archaeology Project
  
• Tiger's in the Park: Introducing the first project of the Centre's South East Asia office
  
• Available soon! Journal of Conflict Archaeology, Vol 4 and the hardback version Bastions and Barbwire