FAME is the trade body for development-led archaeology in the UK and Ireland. We provide business support, run initiatives to improve the sector and more.
Business support
We provide a range of business support services for our members.
Innovation and Research
FAME facilitates innovation and research in the development-led archaeology sector.
Health and Safety
We are here to help our members improve their management of safety. Find out how
Advocacy
FAME enacts change within the management of the historic environment, through appropriate consultation with other sectors of the profession.
Environmental sustainability
FAME is developing tools to make archaeology more sustainable. Explore them
Latest News from FAME
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Archaeology and Solar Good Practice Guide
We are pleased to announce that FAME, with ALGAO:UK, CIfA, Historic England, Cadw, Department of Communities, UK Government, have been working with the solar industry…
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Resources for Explaining HERs
Many times, we get questions from the public and our clients about archaeological processes and resources, one of which is about HERs. There is a…
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FAME response to NPPF consultation
FAME (the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers) is the trade association for commercial archaeology companies operating in the UK and Ireland, and we regularly…
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Sponsorship Opportunities FAME Forum 2026
FAME, the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers, is the tradeassociation for companies working in development-led archaeology in the UK and Ireland. Every year, we…
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- Represent your views within the profession and beyond
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