This volume contains forty papers from the CAA93 conference held at Staffordshire University in April 1993. As always the contributions reflect the most recent research in computer applications in archaeology, and fall under 8 broad headings: Image processing; Prospection and survey techniques; Strategic planningissues; Excavation recording and analysis; Spatial analysis and area studies; Statistics and trace element analysis; Computer aided learning in archaeology; Recording techniques for the conservation and preservation of standing buildings.