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Young Archaeologists' Club
http://www.britarch.ac.uk/yac/
For anyone between the ages of 8-16 with an interest in archaeology. Local branches, magazine, National Archaeology Days, discounts on entrance fees to sites and monuments for YAC members.
The Theoretical Archaeology Group
Antiquity Journal host information on this national body which promotes debate and discussion of issues in theoretical archaeology. Lists links to details of its annual conference.
The Royal Irish Academy
The principal learned society in Ireland: subjects include archaeology. Staff, committees, awards, conferences, research projects, library and publications.
The Prehistoric Society
Concerned with prehistory world-wide, its membership is drawn from many countries. Newsletters online, lectures, events, grants, merchandise.
The Arbeia Society
http://www.arbeiasociety.org.uk/
Carries out archaeological research and reconstruction archaeology at Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields, UK. Annual conferences are held and regular journals and magazines produced.
Subterranea Britannica
A society for those interested in man-made and man-used underground space - from deneholes to dug-outs and from souterrains to subways.
Study Group for Roman Pottery
For the study of pottery of the Roman period in Britain. Annual conference, meetings. Publishes the Journal of Roman Pottery Studies - contents online. Newsletter, Roman pottery information.
South Worcestershire Archaeological Group (SWAG)
http://www.swagonline.plus.com/
Aims to record the archaeological landscape of Worcestershire through earthwork surveys, fieldwork, hedgerow recording and documentary research. SWAG also organizes a program of winter lectures and field trips.
Society of Antiquaries of London
Founded in 1717. Its elected members are concerned with the antiquities and history of the UK and other countries. Information on its library, grants, publications.
Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies
Publishes 'Journal of Roman Studies' and 'Britannia' and monographs (abstracts online). Activities, lectures, grants.
Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology
Conferences, newsletters, international journal 'Post-Medieval Archaeology'. Site hosted by the CBA.
Society for Medieval Archaeology
http://www.medievalarchaeology.org/
Newsletter, research funds administered by the society for which applications can be made, membership fees, brief details of the society's journal and monograph series.
Society for Landscape Studies
http://www.landscapestudies.com/
Holds conferences, seminars and field meetings. Publishes the journal 'Landscape History': abstracts of recent volumes and contents lists of all others.
Society for Interdisciplinary Studies
UK-based organization with worldwide membership, interested in radical approaches in the fields of cosmology, geology, catastrophism and ancient history. Publishes the journal 'Chronology and Catastrophism Review' (contents of all issues listed online).
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
Responsible for the National Monuments of Record Wales. Databases on archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales.
Royal Archaeological Institute
http://www.royalarchaeolinst.org/
A leading national society, interested in all aspects of the archaeological, architectural and landscape history of the British Isles. Council members listed. Publishes the annual 'Archaeological Journal': contents list of recent volumes online. Other publications, lectures, field excursions, and annual summer meeting.
Rescue: The British Archaeological Trust
http://www.rescue-archaeology.org.uk/
An independent charitable organization supporting the preservation of UK archaeological heritage. Publishes 'Rescue News': contents list online.
Quaternary Research Association
For archaeologists, botanists, civil engineers, geographers, geologists, soil scientists, zoologists and others interested in research on the Quaternary. Most members are in Great Britain, but membership extends to most European countries, North America, Africa and Australasia.
Palestine Exploration Fund
Promotes research into the Levant, including its archaeology. Current and past research, events, lecture program, publications, collections and grants.
Neolithic Studies Group
http://csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk/neolithic/nsgnews.htm
Loose-knit group of archaeologists, mainly from Britain and the Atlantic seaboard countries of the European Union, with an interest in the Neolithic period. Gives details of meetings and publications.
Nautical Archaeology Society
http://www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/
Training in Scotland. Page hosted by the University of St Andrews.
Medieval Settlement Research Group
http://www.britarch.ac.uk/msrg/
Includes archaeologists, geographers, historians and others interested in the subject, meetings, and an annual report.
Medieval Pottery Research Group
http://www.medievalpottery.org.uk/
For those with an interest in pottery vessels made, traded, and used in Europe between the end of the Roman period and the 16th century. Annual conference. Annual journal Medieval Ceramics (illustrated abstracts of current volume.)