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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.
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 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.
UK Archaeology Opportunities
http://www.ukarchaeology.org.uk
Sarah MacLean lists volunteer and training excavations, and bodies willing to provide work experience for students. Form for submission of projects.
Teaching Learning Technology Project : Archaeology Consortium
http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/Computerpast/archtltp/
Aiming to inject new technologies into archaeology teaching. Modules, demonstration discs, interactive geophysical survey simulation. Hosted by Glasgow University.
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
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.
Management of Archaeological Projects
http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/guidance/map2/index.htm
Complete digital version of the guidelines from English Heritage.
Society of Antiquaries Library Catalogue
Online access to the library catalogue of the UK's leading learned society for Archaeology.
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.