Dr Mike Nevell (@archaeotea.bsky.social)

“Trowel and Error” – A Public User Needs Survey for Archaeology Published by CBA & MOLA The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) and Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have published, online, a new survey of public users needs for archaeology. The most comprehensive study in 25 years, the "Trowel and Error" report explores how people across the UK engage with, value, and access archaeological information, which major implications for how the profession communicates its work. The research was led by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) in partnership with MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), and was funded by Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland, and Cadw. The project gathered over two years (2023-25) insight from more than 3,100 people, including archaeologists, students, volunteers, heritage professionals, and members of the public. https://archaeologytea.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/trowel-and-error-a-public-user-needs-survey-for-archaeology-published-by-cba-mola/