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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Our next lunchtime lecture is on 16 Sep! We will have a Scottish themed lecture by Derek Alexander from National Trust for Scotland, and Thomas Rees speaking about a case study at Drumbrae. This is a collaboration with the CIfA Scottish Group. www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Our next lunchtime lecture is on 16 Sep! We will have a Scottish themed lecture by Derek Alexander from National Trust for Scotland, and Thomas Rees speaking about a case study at Drumbrae. This is a collaboration with the CIfA Scottish Group. www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The next Landscape Survey Group conference is coming up again! The Call for Papers is out now, and the theme is 'Resilient Landscapes, applying archaeological survey and understanding to holistic nature recovery'. Will we see you there? landscapesurvey.org
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Final chance to sign up to our lunchtime talk tomorrow (Wednesday 15th) between 12:05 and 12:55. It will be fully in the theme of the Festival of Archaeology, with Neil Redfearn from The Council for British Archaeology Sign up via www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even... !
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Landscape SIG tea break lecture | CIfA
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Landscape SIG are taking over The Archaeologist magazine early 2027. We would love your input on what landscapes are to you. Please fill in this form if you would like your perspective to be included in our article! The form closes 17 July. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Are you coming to our next lunchtime talk on 15 July, 12am? It will focus on the Festival of Archaeology with Neil Redfearn from the The Council for British Archaeology! It's promising to be very exciting. Please sign up via the CIfA webpage or the link below: www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
archaeologists.net
Landscape SIG tea break lecture | CIfA
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Are you feeling hot? Hot off the press is a book co-edited by one of our committee members about archaeology and climate change. Seems relevant these few days! It is open access via ArchaeoPress. www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress...
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Archaeopress
Archaeopress Publications
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Please note! The collaborative event between Buildings and Landscape SIG in Deerhurst will be deferred until September. More information will follow soon!
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Hey, what's happening? Would you like to inform our membership of news from your organisation? Fill in this survey. That way, we can share your news with the whole world! (Or at least, with our followers). forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
PER-Core is a palaeoenvironmental reading group to come to chat about all things old and environmental. We meet the last Tuesday of every month online to talk about a theme or topic. The group is very informal and open to anyone at any level. Are you interested in joining? Email p.j.gould@stir.ac.uk
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
We want YOU! For the upcoming takeover by the Landscape SIG of The Archaeologist magazine, we are looking for your input. Share your views of the landscape with us via the below survey (which should only take you a minute or so!) and get featured in our magazine. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Landscapes and buildings, is there a better, more comprehensive combination? In July, the Landscape SIG and Buildings SIG are collaborating for an in-person event in Deerhurst. Details are being firmed up as we speak, so more information will soon follow.
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
*News from our membership* Have you seen it yet? The new and shiny good practice guide for Archaeology & Solar farms? Very useful read for those in the sector! www.archaeologists.net/news/2026/ar...
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Archaeology and Solar Farms Good Practice Guide published
CIfA is delighted to announce the publication of the Archaeology and Solar Farms Good Practice Guide.
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We are taking over! The Landscape SIG is currently organising a takeover of the magazine The Archaeologist. One of our pieces will include quotes from YOU about what landscapes mean to you. Please fill in this survey, so your quote may be featured in the magazine! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Ahead of our AGM tomorrow, we received some statistics about our membership. Within the last year, we have doubled our membership. Say hi, all 536 of you!
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Remember the AGM, coming Friday! Sign up via the CIfA website. www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
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Landscape Group Annual General Meeting | CIfA
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
How the time flies! We will have our next AGM soon, on Friday 8 May at 12:05. Sign up now to see what we have achieved in the last year; what our plans are for the next year; and to share any of your ideas and improvements. Hope to see you there! www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
*News from our survey* Today is the launch of two short films celebrating the network of Historic Environment Records run by 80+ local authorities and national parks across England. The History Before Us (2 mins) explains what an HER actually is. vimeo.com/1174819186?s...
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What are Historic Environment Records?
Find out why Historic Environment Records (HERs) matter now more than ever. Historic England champions  the network of local HERs that capture millions of unique records about our shared past.
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We love to hear from our audience! Do you or does your organisation have news or events to share? Such as new guidance, publications, or trainings? Let us know via this form and we will share it with our audience. forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We are taking over! In February 2027, the Landscape SIG will do a takeover of The Archaeologist, the magazine by CIfA. The working party members are Kat Hopwood-Lewis, David Astbury, Brandon Braun, Ian Houlston, Tori Park, Janine Young and Sam Turner. We will reveal the theme later!
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Do you want to know how your proposed land use might impact nature services? Are you trying to stay updated on community research projects? Either way, you're in for a treat on Wednesday 11 March, 12:05-12:55, during our next lunchtime talk. Will you be there? www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We are hearing two great speakers on Wednesday 11 March, between 12:05 and 12:55. We will hear about the Environmental Benefits from Nature tool and about community projects in the North Pennines from the Rural Durham Community Research Network. Are you there? www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
*News from our survey* Ridge and furrow guidance has dropped! It details how these should be considered in forestry projects proposals. Find it here: www.gov.uk/guidance/rid... Do you also want to share your news relevant to the LSIG audience? Fill in our form here: forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We were present at the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Members' Day yesterday! It was great to hear some of the talks of other groups as well, such as the Finds and Heritage Crime. Great stuff!
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Okay, so we've talked about different peat-related words. What are the most common (or the most uncommon) peatland landscape management practices? And what are they used for?
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Is there anything you or your organisation would like to be shared to landscape enthusiasts? Fill in the survey and we were share it on our online pages! This can include recent publications, trainings, events, or just happy news. Survey -> forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
How many words do you know for peat and peat-like areas? And are there actually defined differences between these words, even if people (mistakenly?) use them interchangeably?
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Have you signed up yet? This Wednesday we'll kick off the new year with two brilliant speakers. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Do you or does your company/organisation have recent publications, upcoming events, or just fun news that you would like to bring to the attention of the LSIG audience? Share it in this survey! forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
On Wednesday 14 January we will have our next lunchtime talk! We hope to see you there, between 12:05 and 12:55. Our speakers will be from the Institute of Name Studies (University of Nottingham) and from National Trust. Please find the registration link on our CIfA webpage or here: lnkd.in/e7fkkhBk
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
On Wednesday 14 January we will have our next lunchtime talk! We hope to see you there. Our speakers will be from the Institute of Name Studies (University of Nottingham) and from National Trust. Please find the registration link on our CIfA webpage or here: www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
There is a very interesting online conference this Saturday 6 December, by the Society for Landscape Studies. It will cover landscape-related topics ranging from land utilisation surveys to art and literature. It is free to join! Please find the link here: www.landscapestudies.com/society-even...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
As Landscape SIG, we want to be a place where people share resources and knowledge about landscapes. We want to make sure our social media reflects what is useful to YOU. So, we thought we would open up our social media platform to you. Fill in the survey here: forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1VP
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Tomorrow, we will have our next lunchtime session. I for one am very excited to hear our speakers! Will we see you there? archaeologists.net/groups/lands...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Historic England has released guidance on safeguarding the historic environment during peatland restoration. Peatlands hold vital archeological and paleoenvironmental records. This resource helps practitioners integrate heritage into restoration planning and delivery. Find the link on their website!
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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
HELP US PRINT: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’ This nationally important monograph by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot will only be printed if we hit our crowdfunding target by 6 December. Please support the campaign by registering your interest: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
Aerial view of a hillfort with the words Help Us Print Our New Book overlaid
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
As Landscape SIG, we want to be a place where people share resources and knowledge about landscapes. We want to make sure our social media reflects what is useful to YOU. So, we thought we would open up our social media platform to you. Fill in the survey here: forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1V
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
We have yet another lunchtime lecture planned for you! We will hear from Gala Morris, PhD candidate, about landscape sounds, and from Sarah Poppy from Historic England on Landscape Recovery Schemes. Something for everyone! Please sign up on the CIfA website: www.archaeologists.net/groups/lands...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
As Landscape SIG, we want to be a place where people share resources and knowledge about landscapes. We want to make sure our social media reflects what is useful to YOU. So, we thought we would open up our social media platform to you. Fill in the survey here: forms.office.com/e/msP9diJ1V
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Well, that's been a great summer! And a few weeks back we also had a very well-attended lunchtime talk, on biodiversity net gain and a recent pollen research. Now we're back at it with regular posting, regular lunchtime talks, and a big smile on our faces. Happy new year everyone!
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Hi all! The LSIG social media is taking a well-deserved summer break. Rest assured, we will be back sooner than you can say 'Llŷn Peninsula, Coire Mhic Fhearchair and the Cotswolds'! Have a lovely summer everyone!
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Historic England Consultation: Assessing Opportunity and Sensitivity using Historic Landscape Characterisation historicengland.org.uk/about/what-w... A consultation has been launched on the draft “Assessing Opportunity and Sensitivity using Historic Landscape Characterisation”.
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Guidance Open for Consultation | Historic England
Please give us your feedback on our advice and guidance published in draft and open for comment.
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
It is almost time for our next lunchtime talk! On Wednesday 16 July noon, we will hear Dave Astbury about assessing change and continuity in the landscape; and Jessica Turner from Forestry Commission England on forestry and landscape. Register here and tune in! www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
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Landscape SIG tea break lecture | CIfA
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
We've only barely recovered from our AGM, but we are already planning our next #lunchtime talk on 16 July 12:05. This time, we will hear from David Astbury on orientation and #slope conformity #analysis to understand #landscape #changes, and Jessica Turner will speak on #forestry and landscapes.
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Landscape SIG tea break lecture | CIfA
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
"Into the Wild" is a new project on rewilding and the historic environment, led by Prof Nicki Whitehouse, Prof Emma Jenkins, and Dr Kim Ward. They have developed a survey for landowners, nature managers, ecologists, archaeologists and historic land managers around the topic of rewilding. 1/2
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Next week, Council for British Archaeology is organising a 5 day course on Landscape Archaeology. Worth going for those who are able! www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
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‘Exploring Landscape Archaeology’ Course 2025
This 5-day Landscape Archaeology course combines class-room lectures, field visits, and site tours of the landscape, to give an immersive learning experience, introducing students to the wide and exci...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
University of Newcastle's Centre for Landscape has recently published their policy notes, including recommendations as given by their research projects. Well worth a look - does this affect your work strategy or research plans? www.ncl.ac.uk/landscape/ou...
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Archaeology versus metal detecting... it's often portrayed as a conflict, but they can work together quite nicely! There's plenty of examples of this, some of which are highlighted in a newly published book by Peter Spackman. Well worth a read! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/archaeology-...
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Archaeology Versus Metal Detecting
This book offers a no-holds-barred insight into the often passionate, sometimes controversial, subject of tension and mistrust between the worlds of archaeology and metal detecting…
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Pfew, what a good AGM did we have! Do you have any major takeaways or topics you'd like to highlight further?
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cifa-landscape.bsky.social @cifa-landscape.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Tomorrow 14 May we will hold our AGM, at our regular timeslot, 12:05-12:55! Have you booked yet? Please also do fill in our survey. This way, we know exactly what you want us to improve. The survey is also open to non-members who are following us!
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