Tickets Now Available for the Essex Archaeology Conference 2026
Posted: 19 February 2026
Place Services are hosting the upcoming Essex Archaeology Conference: Recent Research & Discoveries in Essex on 3rd October 2026 at the Essex Record Office. We are working in partnership with The Essex Society for Archaeology and History, who will be funding the publication of the conference.
There will be 14 talks on a variety of subjects throughout the day, as well as opportunities to view stands of archaeological organisations in the breakout rooms. For full details, please view the conference brochure.
Tickets for the conference are £40 per person and are now available to book via our Conservation Courses page.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided as part of the ticket price. Details of the menus available to choose from can be found in the conference brochure. Please let us know of any allergies and/or dietary requirements upon booking.
Background
First held in 1978, these conferences convened by Essex County Council have served to summarise archaeological work taking place in the country and provide timely reviews of current archaeological knowledge.
Since the last conference in 2008, responsibility for the management of the Historic Environment of Essex has changed with the creation of Place Services in 2012 to provide archaeological advisory services and maintenance of the Essex Historic Environment Record, coinciding with the introduction of the National Planning Policy Framework. In addition, there has been a significant amount of archaeological fieldwork undertaken in Essex, and this day conference is an opportunity for individuals and organisations to provide an update on the latest historic environment research and discoveries in our county.