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2026 Jarrow Lecture – Bede, Providence, and Early Medieval Kingship
Announcing this year’s Jarrow Lecture: Bede, Providence, and Early Medieval Kingship This year’s lecture will be delivered by Dr Tom Pickles, Associate Professor of Early Medieval History at the University of Chester. It will take place on Friday 22nd May 2026 at 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Church, Jarrow (NE32 3DZ). Free entry and refreshments provided.
Wiltshire Pottery Type Series – Available Now!
Type series of medieval and post-medieval pottery for Wiltshire (c. 400–1700) The type series consists of sample sherds of pottery found (but not necessarily made) within the county, and an accompanying database with descriptions of wares and fabrics. It includes, for example, Saxon handmade wares, medieval Laverstock wares from the Salisbury area and post-medieval slip-decorated
SMA Conference 2026 – Call for Papers!
We are delighted to announce that on 19 September 2026, the SMA annual Symposium will take place in York, jointly hosted by the University of York’s Department of Archaeology and Centre for Medieval Studies. Our theme is Heritage Science. The event will be based in the historic Grade I/II-listed Guildhall – once a centre of
Meet Our New President: Professor Sarah Semple
Happy New Year to all our members! I am delighted and honoured to have been elected as the new President of the Society for Medieval Archaeology. It is a tremendous privilege, and during my term of office I look forward to supporting the Society as it continues to grow its vibrant identity as the leading
Wiltshire Post-Roman Pottery Type Series Project Nears Completion
A project to create a type series of post-Roman pottery for Wiltshire (AD 400 to 1700) is coming to an end. Funded by Historic England, and one of several similar projects taking place across England, this project has been managed by Cotswold Archaeology and carried out by Alejandra Gutiérrez and Lorraine Mepham. The type series
New SMA Council Members
Following our AGM on 1st December, we are delighted to welcome the following new members to the SMA Council: Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen Dr Nick Holder Dr Adrián Maldonado Welcome aboard! We look forward to working with you over the coming years. We would also like to say a big thank you to outgoing members