- Council for British Archaeology - http://www.britarch.ac.uk/
Gateway to British archaeology online. Press cuttings service, message forum, fieldwork opportunities. Popular magazine 'British Archaeology' (news sections available immediately online, other content two months later), CBA Briefing online. Large directories of links and email.
- Council for Scottish Archaeology - http://www.britarch.ac.uk/csa/
For the study and care of Scotland's historic environment. Publishes 'Discovery and Excavation in Scotland'. Activities, newsletter. Hosted by the CBA.
- Archaeology Handbook - http://www.archaeology.co.uk/directory/index.htm
Searchable directory of organisations involved in British archaeology, fieldwork and top archaeological tourist sites, produced by Current Archaeology.
- Scottish Archaeology Month - http://www.scottisharchaeology.org.uk/
List of events, information on the Scottish Council for Archaeology and Doors Open Day.
- Popular Archaeology - http://www.digital-documents.co.uk/
The archaeological sites index (ARCHI) is searchable database of thousands of UK sites. Other resources: historical figures and events, glossary, on-line gallery, forum.
- BBC Online - Archaeology - http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/
Features include marine archaeology by Colin Martin, a 'Hunt the Ancestor' game and column from Julian Richards, virtual archaeology, A-Z of carbon dating, Piltdown Man and dig reports.
- Council for British Archaeology Wales - http://pages.britishlibrary.net/cba.wales/
The national group which represents the general objectives of the CBA in Wales. Activities, newsletter. Publishes Archaeology in Wales - annual journal of archaeological research in Wales.
- Forum on Information Standards in Heritage - http://www.mda.org.uk/fish/
Promotes and develops standards covering the compilation and organization of 'inventories' of archaeological and architectural heritage. Hosted by the MDA.
- An Outline of British Archaeology - http://www.btinternet.com/~ron.wilcox/onlinetexts/onlinetexts-index.htm
Ron Wilcox provides a text-only introduction to archaeological methods and types of evidence and site from Palaeolithic to Medieval.
- The Modern Antiquarian - http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/
Based on Julian Cope's guidebook of the same name, it contains user-contributed descriptions and images of many archaeological sites in the British Isles, and a forum.
- English Heritage Archaeology and Survey - http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
The department responsible for providing advice and expertise in archaeology and archaeological science. Includes summaries of projects funded by the Archaeology Commission.
- Talking History - http://pub55.ezboard.com/btalkinghistory
A moderated discussion board for history and archaeology with a core interest in the past of the British Isles.
- Thetford Forest Archaeology - http://www.aoqv41.dsl.pipex.com/
A surface collection survey carried out in an East Anglian pine forest environment.
- Demolition May Unearth City's History - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/2571101.stm
From BBC, archaeologists hope to find important traces of medieval life in Edinburgh as fire-damaged buildings in the are dismantled.
- Bones Unearthed at Medieval Ship Site - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/2569801.stm
From BBC, experts digging up the remains of a 15th century ship from a Newport river uncover two leg bones which they believe were a medieval salvage worker's.
- Medieval Ship's Hull is Removed - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/2413337.stm
From the BBC, final section of a 15th Century trading vessel discovered preserved in mud by a south Wales river is removed by archaeologists.
- Prehistoric Britons' Taste for Milk - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/2699547.stm
From BBC, scientists analyse fat residues on pots to show ancient Britons were keeping animals for milk at least 6,500 years ago.
- Prehistoric Mummies Unearthed in Hebrides - http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/story.jsp?story=387535
From the Independent, skeletal remains of two mummies buried under the floor of a 3,000-year-old house on the Hebridean island of South Uist.
- Tests Show Cathedral Timbers are Original - http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,907517,00.html
From Guardian Unlimited, in 1222 they had a crisis in Salisbury. Masons were racing ahead raising the walls of the cathedral, but the carpenters were running out of timbers needed for the roof.
- Walk the Timeline with Current Archaeology - http://www.archaeology.co.uk/ca/timeline/index.htm
A series of readable, illustrated articles from the popular magazine take us through the archaeology of Britain from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.
- Archaeology in Lewis - http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk/arch/lewis/
Simon Gilmour provides an illustrated report with bibliography on recent research on the Isle of Lewis by the University of Edinburgh Department of Archaeology.
- Ben Lawers Historic Landscape Project - http://benlawers.org.uk
Uses geophysics, underwater archaeology, soil morphology, grazing and woodland history, place-name studies and oral and settlement history to gain a greater understanding of the Ben Lawers area.
- Bestwall Quarry Archaeology Project - http://www.bestwall.co.uk
Since 1992 local volunteers have been excavating this quarry in Dorset, which has yielded evidence from mesolithic to modern. Project history and management, findings, photographs.
- Canterbury Archaeological Trust Fieldwork - http://www.hillside.co.uk/arch/archaeology.html
Searchable excerpts from the Annual Reports of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, hosted by Peter Collinson's Canterbury Tour site.
- Catalogue of Archaeological Sites in London - http://mol.nethostinguk.com/arcsites/laarc_s1.html
Museum of London's searchable on-line catalogue of sites, containing site names, addresses, historical periods represented on each site and descriptions of the main discoveries.
- Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls - http://www.bwpics.co.uk/chester.walls.index.html
Steve Howe of the Black and White Picture Place provides a guide around the Roman and medieval city wall. Map, modern and archival images with description and history, including quotations from primary sources.
- Core Archaeological Record Index - http://www.rcahmw.org.uk/data/carn.shtml
Online database of information on archaeology and architecture in Wales, incorporating the Sites and Monuments Record and scheduled monument database.
- Forest of Dean Archaeological Survey - http://www.gloscc.gov.uk/archaeology/fod
A major archaeological survey of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Includes information and news about the project.
- Helen Albrow: Archaeology - http://www.geocities.com/helen_albrow/archaeology.htm
Notes about visits to various archaeological sites and regions in the south east of England.
- Historic Herefordshire On Line - http://www.smr.herefordshire.gov.uk/
A huge resource from the Herefordshire Sites and Monuments Record. It includes a county history, database of archaeological sites and gazetteers of castles, chapels, prisons and workhouses.
- Historic Wreck Sites - http://www.st-and.ac.uk/institutes/sims/achws.html
Annual Report of the Advisory Committee 1996 with appendix: list of current designated wreck sites. Hosted by St Andrew's University.
- Holyrood Archaeology Project - http://www.holyroodarchaeology.org/
Excavation of the new Scottish Parliament Site at Holyrood, Cannongate, Edinburgh, by Headland Archaeology Ltd and the Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust. Staff, history, brief illustrated reports.
- I Dig Sheffield - http://www.idigsheffield.org.uk/
An online guide to archaeology around Sheffield and the Peak District from Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust. Sheffield City Museum's collection, archaeological sites and news. Messageboard.
- National Monuments Record of Wales - http://www.rcahmw.org.uk/nmrw.shtml
The national collection of information about the archaeological, architectural and historical heritage of Wales. The searchable online database requires registration.
- Seahenge Dated to Spring 2050 BC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/544947.stm
From BBC, precise dating reveals that Seahenge 4,050 years old. Photographs, reconstruction, links.
- Shapwick, Somerset - http://www.wkac.ac.uk/shapwick/
Intensive study of a parish aiming to discover when the English village developed. Joint project between Professor Mick Aston of Bristol University and King Alfred's College, Winchester, whose students produced this irreverent but informative site.
- Southern Quantocks Archaeological Survey - http://www.wkac.ac.uk/quantocks/
King Alfred's College, Winchester, outlines the project for its survey of the 100 or so cropmark sites in the area: background, methodology, maps and photographs. Details of the team and excavation diary.
- St. Albans Archaeology and History - http://www.salbani.co.uk/
Archaeologist Chris Saunders provides an interactive tour of medieval St. Albans via clickable map, and chronology of the city once Roman Verulamium and later a rich abbey.
- Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record - http://timetrail.warwickshire.gov.uk/
A database of images and information about thousands of sites and finds in the county, dating from prehistory through to the 20th century. Discovery Zone for young people. Glossary.
- West of Scotland Archaeology Service - http://www.wosas.org.uk
Up-to-date news on the latest discoveries and events, search of Sites and Monuments Record, contains information about all known archaeological sites and finds. A prototype system, only the data for Inverclyde Council has been included.
- York City Walls - http://www.york.gov.uk/walls/index.html
Virtual tour of the ancient city walls provided by City of York Council.
- London Archaeology - http://www.londonarchaeology.org.uk/
London Archaeology community website, for all interested in our city's archaeological and cultural heritage.
- CANMORE - http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/
On-line access to the database of the National Monuments Record of Scotland, containing details of many thousands of archaeological sites, monuments, buildings and maritime sites.
- South Cadbury Environs Project - http://www.southcadbury.org.uk/
Bristol University's study of settlement and landscape history from Mesolithic to Early Medieval. Aims, staff, geophysical survey, surface sampling, excavations, fieldwork opportunities, references.
- Megalithic Portal and Megalith Map - http://www.megalithic.co.uk
A blog-based site, welcoming member contributions, mapping prehistoric and ancient sites of Britain and Ireland. More than just megaliths, now including Holy Wells, Pictish Stones, Ancient Crosses, Timber Circles
- The Invisible Diggers - http://www.invisiblediggers.net
Paul Everill's PhD research through the Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton aims to study the state of the commercial sector of the archaeological profession in the UK through the words of those who work, or have worked within it.
- Lincolnshire's Archaeology Handbook - http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/section.asp?docId=29200
Guidelines for all those involved in archaeological projects mainly initiated as a result of the town and country planning process.
- Treasure Act 1996 - http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996024.htm
The law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland relating to the handling of treasure trove. Sets out the meaning and ownership of treasure.
- Archaeological Investigations Project - http://csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk/aip/aipintro.htm
English Heritage commissioned Bournemouth University to compile a catalogue of archaeological fieldwork in England 1990-1994. Project team, with map of counties covered by each.
- English Heritage - Archaeology & Buildings - http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1134
Works with others to improve understanding of England’s historic environment, from prehistory to present-day. Includes an overview of historic buildings and landscapes, current projects, programs and publications.
- The English Heritage Geophysical Survey Database - http://sdb2.eng-h.gov.uk/
An on-line index of the archaeological geophysical surveys undertaken by Archaeometry Branch of the Ancient Monuments Laboratory and surveys by others of Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Great Britain.
- Monuments At Risk Survey - http://csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk/mars/
Commissioned from Bournemouth University by English Heritage. Bulletins online.
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