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West of Scotland Archaeology Service
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.
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.
Treasure Act 1996
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/ukpga_19960024_en_1
The law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland relating to the handling of treasure trove. Sets out the meaning and ownership of treasure.
TORC: The Training Online Resource Centre for Archaeology
The CBA's Archaeology Training Forum provides searchable databases of all types of archaeological courses, fieldwork opportunities and organisations in the UK.
The Romans in Britain
http://www.open2.net/romansinbritain/index.html
A TV series from the BBC and the Open University, presented by the historian Guy de la Bdoyre. Synopses, scripts, timeline, details of locations and reading list.
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.
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.
The English Heritage Geophysical Survey Database
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.
Society of Antiquaries Library Catalogue
Online access to the library catalogue of the UK's leading learned society for Archaeology.
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project
A multi-period, multi-disciplinary research project on a typical Norfolk parish. Includes details of the research areas, illustrated reports, taught courses and the supervisory team.
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.
Romano-British Sites and Museums
http://www.athenapub.com/rombrit1.htm
List of Roman forts, towns and villas in England, Scotland and Wales from 'Athena Review' vol.1, nos.1 and 2.
Roman Sites of the British Isles
http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/alpha_lists/romanlist.htm
Illustrated descriptions of some notable sites from The Heritage Trail. Including Richborough, Silchester, Wall, Wroxeter and the villas at Bignor and Lullingstone.
Roman Inscriptions of Britain
http://www.romanbritain.freeserve.co.uk/Rib.htm
Roman expert Guy de la Bdoyre has made available on-line the texts from the standard work 'Roman Inscriptions of Britain', vol.1.
Roman Britain
http://www.romanbritain.freeserve.co.uk/
Roman expert Guy de la Bdoyre provides the texts from 'Roman Inscriptions of Britain', with a catalogue of gods and goddesses drawn from them. Also an illustrated guide to Hadrian's Wall, details of Roman army units in Britain, artist's reconstructions, information on his books.
Roman Britain
Enthusiast Kevan White presents clickable maps, leading to data on each site. He also gives information on the period, the British tribes, and references.
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.
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.
National Trust
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Protects and opens to the public many historic houses and gardens, as well as industrial monuments and mills. They also look after countryside sites and archaeological remains.
Monuments At Risk Survey
http://csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk/mars/
Commissioned from Bournemouth University by English Heritage. Bulletins online.
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.
Management of Archaeological Projects
http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/guidance/map2/index.htm
Complete digital version of the guidelines from English Heritage.
Isle of Albion
http://www.isleofalbion.co.uk/
Featuring descriptive guides and photographs of megalithic and medieval historic British sites.