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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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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Digging into digital – efficiencies and ethics
An event being organised by the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Community, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
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Commercial Archaeological Geophysics Seminar, July 2026
The Commercial Archaeological Geophysics Seminar returns in 2026 Being organised by FAME member Magnitude Surveys. See the announcement below: After a 12-year hiatus, CAGS will take…
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Fencing and Security of Archaeological Excavations – A FAME H&S Guide
Archaeological organisations have a duty of care to prevent danger arising from their work. In the United Kingdom, this is enforced through the Health and…
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- Represent your views within the profession and beyond
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