Social Sciences Archaeology

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Find out about the UK's rich archaeological past. Contains sites of archaeologists and archaeological contractors as well as information on Britain's megaliths, finds, digs and local archaeology clubs and groups.

  • Archaeology - An Introduction  - A companion to an introductory book about archaeology for students, with links to web resources, archives and documents.
  • Archaeology Commissions  - Presents summary reports of excavations funded by English Heritage, through the Archaeology Commissions programme, from 1997 to 2002.
  • Archaeology Data Service (ADS)  - Supports research, learning and teaching by preserving digital data in the long term, and by promoting and disseminating a range of data in archaeology.
  • Archaeology UK  - Provides a database of archaeological sites searchable by location; also includes historical timelines.
  • BBC: Archaeology  - A guide to getting involved in archaeology in the UK, with news stories, details of BBC programmes, and background on techniques.
  • Biab: The British and Irish Archaeological Bibliography  - Offers information through published sources, and free access to records.
  • Britain Express: Ancient Britain  - Contains descriptions and a guide to prehistoric monuments. Provides links to listings of archaeological sights in England, as well as in Scotland and Wales.
  • British Archaeological Jobs Resource  - Contains listings of career offerings, trainings, and courses. Also shows news articles.
  • Community Archaeology Forum  - Provides an online meeting place for anyone involved with community archaeology. Includes a listing of projects, news, events, and publications.
  • Council for British Archaeology  - Promotes involvement through highlighting job opportunities; and presenting publications and reports on archeological events.
  • Council for Scottish Archaeology  - Publisher of 'Discovery and Excavation in Scotland' presents advice and information about the organization, projects, and education as well as the Young Archaeologists' Club.
  • Current Archaeology  - Contains links to articles, and images of archaeological finds connecting to various ancient cultures.
  • Current Archaeology: Archaeology Information Center  - Features news, articles, links, and book reviews about archaeology. Also contains listings of archaeological organizations, projects, and finds.
  • English Heritage Geophysical Survey Database  - Details surveys by the Archaeometry Branch of the Ancient Monuments Laboratory.
  • Heritage Trail  - Article highlights the history of Britain during the control of the Romans, the Saxons, and their physical contributions to the land.
  • Invisible Diggers  - Presents reports, essays, and stories of archaeologist Paul Everill. Also contains publications and picture gallery.
  • Management of Archaeological Projects  - Provides document with details of a model for the management of archaeological projects. Includes references and appendices.
  • Modern Antiquarian  - Serves as resource for news, information, images, and links on ancient sites throughout UK and Ireland.
  • Monuments at Risk Survey  - Contains details of the project that exists in order to study the state of England’s archaeological resources.
  • Pastscape  - Freely accessible database containing nearly 400,000 records of archaeological sites and buildings in England and its territorial waters.
  • Roman Inscriptions of Britain  - Article on ancient sources of information on buildings, events, people, and places engraved on stones.
  • Roman-Britain  - Provides maps of known Roman road networks and information about settlements, forts, camps, and quarries in the British Isles.
  • Romans in Britain  - Presents synopses, scripts, biographies of the TV series on the Romans from the BBC and the Open University.
  • Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland  - Organization records and interprets data on heritage structures. Provides updates of publications.
  • Shorewatch  - For people interested in the coastal archaeology of Scotland; includes information about the project, local groups, resources, reports, and contacts.
  • St. Albans Museums  - Introduces the institution’s services dealing with ancient artifact recoveries and restorations. Contains images of its attractions.
  • Time Team  - A television programme on Channel 4, which investigates a wide range of archaeological sites. Includes schedule, an archive, and education resources.
  • Training Online Resource Center for Archaeology  - Offers courses and exercises in antique studies. Features directory of organizations and groups involved.
  • Training Online Resource Center for Archaeology  - Offers publications for those interested in courses and training in archaeology.
  • West of Scotland Archaeology Service  - Offers information on sites and monuments, and also advice to land owners and managers to help preserve archaeological remains.
  • Worcestershire On-line Ceramic Database  - A database of pottery used and/or made in Worcestershire from prehistory to c 1900AD; searchable by fabric, manufacture, form, distribution, date, and source. Includes photo galleries and a guide to identifying pottery.
 
 
 
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