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, 2007 in Exeter during the Society's West Country Households c.1550-1700 conference. The 2008 AGM will be held in Norwich at the Society’s Post-Medieval Religion conference. Further details are provided in the Events section of the website.