This year's archaeological projects at the British School at Rome comprise the geophysical work conducted in collaboration with the University of Southampton, the excavations and survey work of the Roman Ports Project (led by the BSR's Research Professor in Archaeology, Simon Keay) and our research at Segni, as well as the results of activity with partner institutions undertaken with concessions applied for by the BSR (Fig. 1). We are grateful to all our partners for their support and collaboration.

Fig. 1. Location of the archaeological fieldwork projects in Italy. (Map: Sophie Hay.)

The reports continue to show the variety of methodology applied to explore Italy from the neolithic to the end of the Roman Empire and into the Middle Ages. Geophysics remains a key strength, alongside topographic work, excavation (along with the study of the finds), conservation and public outreach.

The projects reported upon here contribute significantly to many of the BSR's current research themes (Archaeologies of Knowledge; Connectivity in the Mediterranean; Conservation, Heritage Management and Sustainability; and Landscapes and Urbanscapes); and at the same time demonstrate how the BSR is integrated within national and international research networks.