The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology

The SPMA was founded in 1966 with the aim of promoting the archaeology of late medieval to industrial society in Britain, Europe and those countries influenced by European colonialism. The Society now covers the archaeology of the period up to the present day. To achieve this aim the Society publishes the biannual journal Post-Medieval Archaeology, and a twice yearly newsletter, as well as regular monographs, and holds conferences and meetings.

Recent Society conferences have focused on 'Ireland and Britain in the Atlantic World' (2004), Caribbean historical archaeology (2005), and ‘Italy and Britain between Mediterranean and Atlantic worlds’ (2006). For further details, see our 'Events' section.

The Society's last AGM was held in September, 2008 in Norwich during the Society's Post-Medieval Religion conference. The 2009 AGM will be held at the SPMA Postgraduate Research Seminar, University of Leicester, 3rd October 2009.