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Caerdroia - the Journal of Mazes & Labyrinths

Founded in 1980 by Jeff Saward, and published annually, the journal acts as a forum for historical and theoretical research, the publication of archive material and as a monitor of current developments with the field. Each edition contains illustrated papers, notes, news and views on the latest discoveries, theories and ideas from researchers and enthusiasts worldwide, exchanging information to help create a clearer picture of the origins and distribution of the enigmatic labyrinth symbol and its descendants, from the earliest rock carvings and artefacts through to modern puzzle mazes of ever increasing complexity and ingenuity.

Current subscribers to Caerdroia include maze and labyrinth enthusiasts and researchers, archaeologists and historians, artists and authors, designers and owners. The scope of the journal continues to expand and depends on reader contributions of papers, articles, photographs and press clippings - indeed anything of a labyrinthine nature. Caerdroia strives to keep its readers up to date on current developments in the field of mazes and labyrinths, both ancient and modern.

As a non-profit making journal dealing with a very specialised subject, Caerdroia relies on reader contributions and subscriptions for support. If you are interested in the history, development, diversity or potential of mazes and labyrinths in any of their forms, perhaps you would care to join us on the path…


Current Edition

Published December 2024, our latest edition Caerdroia 53 is now available to order in printed format in the UK, or digital format for readers worldwide.


Subscription to Next Edition

Forthcoming editions of Caerdroia are always available by subscription. The annual subscription fee provides the next edition of Caerdroia and helps support the process of producing the journal, maintaining our archives and the on-going maintenance of this website. Our next edition, Caerdroia 54 is due for publication Autumn 2025.


Back Issues

We have high resolution PDF’s of Caerdroia 33-52 available for free download on our digital download page.


Out of print editions

A number of frequently requested articles from earlier out of print editions are now posted in the Caerdroia Archive section. We may have a few copies of more recent back issues in our stock cupboard if you are in search of hard copies to complete your collection - contact us with your requests and we will search the boxes!  


Research Requests

The Caerdroia Index, available on this website, contains a complete catalogue of nearly all items published in Caerdroia since 1981. If you are looking for a copy of a specific article published in an out of print edition, especially for research purposes, we may be able to create a simple PDF scan for you on request, but reserve the right to make a small charge to cover the time involved if necessary.


Submissions to future editions

Contributions of papers, short articles and general notes, etc., are always very welcome for future editions of the journal, check our submissions page for guidelines.


Contact the Editor

Finally, if you still have questions, contact the editor of Caerdroia.

Established 1980 - published annually

Caerdroia is an independent journal for
the study of mazes and labyrinths

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