The Society for Church Archaeology is pleased to announce its annual conference for 2025 on the theme of ‘Church Archaeology in 2025’. Church archaeology is an increasingly broad field of study, with traditional methods being complemented by new approaches and audiences. Advances in archaeological techniques present new opportunities for studying both upstanding and buried remains, whilst the transformation of ecclesiastical buildings in the 21st century is supported by a wealth of methodologies both in terms of investigating the past and presenting this to diverse audiences. The theme for this year’s annual conference reflects this diversity and the call for papers is now open. Topics covered might include but are not limited to:

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- New approaches to church archaeology

- New discoveries at ecclesiastical sites

- Recent work on material culture including memorials, bells and furnishings

- The use of heritage and community archaeology in engaging new audiences

 

Please email abstracts of no more than 250 words, expressions of interest or general enquiries to churcharchconference@gmail.com . The conference will be held in Lincoln (more details to be circulated shortly), and a tour of ecclesiastical sites will take place on the 12th October. Speakers will have their conference fee waived and there is also a budget to cover travel expenses, please contact the above email for more information. The deadline for papers is 31st May 2025. A pdf of the Call for Papers can be downloaded here.​

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