Sites & monuments
With over 73,000 archaeological sites, ours is the largest privately-owned collection in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What's it like to be an archaeologist?
Martin Papworth has been an archaeologist with us for just over 25 years. Find out what his job involves, why one day is never the same, and how you could get involved with our archaeology work.
Dig into our work
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The Chantry Chapel
This 15th-century chapel was restored by Gilbert Scott in 1875 and is now a second-hand bookshop.
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Beyond the Formby footprints
Find out how we unearthed Formby's history in a recent project on this important site.
Historic landscapes and us
Archaeology isn't just about digging up dinosaur bones or uncovering Roman mosaics. Our landscapes hold many clues to how our predecessors lived.
Top five sites in Northern Ireland
Survey Archaeologist Malachy Conway shares his top five archaeologically significant sites in Northern Ireland.
What is archaeology?
An archaeologist's role goes beyond excavations - find out about the methods we use to learn about those who came before us, and how we look after our monuments and sites.
Get stuck in and volunteer
Every year 56,000 people volunteer to help carry out our vital work at 100s of different places. Volunteer today