Council for British Archaeology

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 director
http://www.britarch.ac.uk/

Cotswold Archaeological Tools and Services

Specialist supplier of tools and services for the archaeologist. Stock list on-line, plus a beginner's guide to archaeological tools.
http://www.catsco.org.uk/

Council for Scottish Archaeology

For the study and care of Scotland's historic environment. Publishes 'Discovery and Excavation in Scotland'. Activities, newsletter. Hosted by the CBA.
http://www.britarch.ac.uk/csa/

British and Irish Archaeological Bibliography

Online, searchable version of the published bibliography to 1992, provided by the Archaeology Data Service.
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/biab.html

Teaching Learning Technology Project : Archaeology Consortium

Aiming to inject new technologies into archaeology teaching. Modules, demonstration discs, interactive geophysical survey simulation. Hosted by Glasgow University.
http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/Computerpast/archtltp/

Archaeology Handbook

Searchable directory of organisations involved in British archaeology, fieldwork and top archaeological tourist sites, produced by Current Archaeology.
http://www.archaeology.co.uk/directory/index.htm

Scottish Archaeology Month

List of events, information on the Scottish Council for Archaeology and Doors Open Day.
http://www.scottisharchaeology.org.uk/

Popular Archaeology

The archaeological sites index (ARCHI) is searchable database of thousands of UK sites. Other resources: historical figures and events, glossary, on-line gallery, forum.
http://www.digital-documents.co.uk/

BBC Online - 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.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/

Council for British Archaeology 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.
http://pages.britishlibrary.net/cba.wales/

Forum on Information Standards in Heritage

Promotes and develops standards covering the compilation and organization of 'inventories' of archaeological and architectural heritage. Hosted by the MDA.
http://www.mda.org.uk/fish/

An Outline of British Archaeology

Ron Wilcox provides a text-only introduction to archaeological methods and types of evidence and site from Palaeolithic to Medieval.
http://www.btinternet.com/~ron.wilcox/onlinetexts/onlinetexts-index.htm

The Modern Antiquarian

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.
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/

Management of Archaeological Projects

Complete digital version of the guidelines from English Heritage.
http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/guidance/map2/index.htm

Society of Antiquaries Library Catalogue

Online access to the library catalogue of the UK's leading learned society for Archaeology.
http://sal.ads.ahds.ac.uk

English Heritage Archaeology and Survey

The department responsible for providing advice and expertise in archaeology and archaeological science. Includes summaries of projects funded by the Archaeology Commission.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

Talking History

A moderated discussion board for history and archaeology with a core interest in the past of the British Isles.
http://pub55.ezboard.com/btalkinghistory

Thetford Forest Archaeology

A surface collection survey carried out in an East Anglian pine forest environment.
http://www.aoqv41.dsl.pipex.com/

Demolition May Unearth City's History

From BBC, archaeologists hope to find important traces of medieval life in Edinburgh as fire-damaged buildings in the are dismantled.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/2571101.stm

Bones Unearthed at Medieval Ship Site

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.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/2569801.stm

Medieval Ship's Hull is Removed

From the BBC, final section of a 15th Century trading vessel discovered preserved in mud by a south Wales river is removed by archaeologists.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/2413337.stm

Prehistoric Britons' Taste for Milk

From BBC, scientists analyse fat residues on pots to show ancient Britons were keeping animals for milk at least 6,500 years ago.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/2699547.stm

Prehistoric Mummies Unearthed in Hebrides

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.
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/story.jsp?story=387535

Tests Show Cathedral Timbers are Original

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.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,907517,00.html

Treasure Act 1996

The law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland relating to the handling of treasure trove. Sets out the meaning and ownership of treasure.
http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996024.htm

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.
http://www.torc.org.uk/

Walk the Timeline with Current Archaeology

A series of readable, illustrated articles from the popular magazine take us through the archaeology of Britain from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.
http://www.archaeology.co.uk/ca/timeline/index.htm

Archaeology in 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.
http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk/arch/lewis/

Ben Lawers Historic Landscape Project

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.
http://benlawers.org.uk

Bestwall Quarry Archaeology Project

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.
http://www.bestwall.co.uk

Calculated dates for the construction of the Ancient Crosses at Sandbach in Cheshire

A calculation from inscribed evidance..
http://members.aol.com/gwroe/index.html

Canterbury Archaeological Trust Fieldwork

Searchable excerpts from the Annual Reports of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, hosted by Peter Collinson's Canterbury Tour site.
http://www.hillside.co.uk/arch/archaeology.html

Catalogue of Archaeological Sites in London

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.
http://mol.nethostinguk.com/arcsites/laarc_s1.html

Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls

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.
http://www.bwpics.co.uk/chester.walls.index.html

Core Archaeological Record Index

Online database of information on archaeology and architecture in Wales, incorporating the Sites and Monuments Record and scheduled monument database.
http://www.rcahmw.org.uk/data/carn.shtml

Environment and Heritage Service - Built Heritage

Maintains the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record with information on 15,000 sites. Searchable online database.
http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/built/built.shtml

Forest of Dean Archaeological Survey

A major archaeological survey of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Includes information and news about the project.
http://www.gloscc.gov.uk/archaeology/fod

Helen Albrow: Archaeology

Notes about visits to various archaeological sites and regions in the south east of England.
http://www.geocities.com/helen_albrow/archaeology.htm

Historic Herefordshire On Line

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.
http://www.smr.herefordshire.gov.uk/

Historic Wreck Sites

Annual Report of the Advisory Committee 1996 with appendix: list of current designated wreck sites. Hosted by St Andrew's University.
http://www.st-and.ac.uk/institutes/sims/achws.html

Holyrood Archaeology Project

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.
http://www.holyroodarchaeology.org/

I Dig Sheffield

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.
http://www.idigsheffield.org.uk/

National Monuments Record of Wales

The national collection of information about the archaeological, architectural and historical heritage of Wales. The searchable online database requires registration.
http://www.rcahmw.org.uk/nmrw.shtml

RockStanza.info - Photographic Database of Shetland Brochs

A photographic database of iron age brochs in Shetland, Scotland. Exploring the inter-relation of the brochs and their origin.
http://www.rockstanza.info

Seahenge Dated to Spring 2050 BC

From BBC, precise dating reveals that Seahenge 4,050 years old. Photographs, reconstruction, links.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/544947.stm

Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project

A multi-period, multi-disciplinary research project on a typical Norfolk parish. Research areas, illustrated reports, taught courses, supervisory team.
http://www.sharp.org.uk/

Shapwick, Somerset

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.
http://www.wkac.ac.uk/shapwick/

Southern Quantocks Archaeological Survey

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.
http://www.wkac.ac.uk/quantocks/

St. Albans Archaeology and History

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.
http://www.salbani.co.uk/

Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record

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.
http://timetrail.warwickshire.gov.uk/

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.
http://www.wosas.org.uk

York City Walls

Virtual tour of the ancient city walls provided by City of York Council.
http://www.york.gov.uk/walls/index.html

Archaeo-Astronomical Tables of Prehistoric Sites in South Wales

The survey area covers the former counties of Glamorgan, Brecknockshire and Monmouthshire. Includes tables of original data.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mjpowell/ArchaeoAstro/ArchaeoAstro.htm

BBC Radio 4 - Unearthing Mysteries - Tri-Radial Cairns in Northumberland

Prof. Aubrey Manning examines possible astronomical alignments in a class of cairns found in northernmost England.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/unearthingmysteries_20030819.shtml

London Archaeology

London Archaeology community website, for all interested in our city's archaeological and cultural heritage.
http://www.londonarchaeology.org.uk/

CANMORE

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.
http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/

South Cadbury Environs Project

Bristol University's study of settlement and landscape history from Mesolithic to Early Medieval. Aims, staff, geophysical survey, surface sampling, excavations, fieldwork opportunities, references.
http://www.southcadbury.org.uk/

Megalithic Portal and Megalith Map

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
http://www.megalithic.co.uk

The Invisible Diggers

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.
http://www.invisiblediggers.net

Lincolnshire's Archaeology Handbook

Guidelines for all those involved in archaeological projects mainly initiated as a result of the town and country planning process.
http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/section.asp?docId=29200

British Archaeological Jobs Resource

Offers job and course listings, CVs, who's who in the world of UK heritage, and newsletter the Digger.
http://www.bajr.org/