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Archaeological Excavations at Boxgrove
"The Middle Pleistocene site of Boxgrove, near Chichester in West Sussex contains the largest area of preserved palaeolithic landsurface in Europe."

Archaeology Data Service
"The aim of the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is to collect, describe, catalogue, preserve, and provide user support for digital resources that are created as a product of archaeological research. The ADS also has a responsibility for promoting standards and guidelines for best practice in the creation, description, preservation and use of spatial information across the AHDS as a whole. For those classes of archaeological data where there are existing archival bodies the role of the ADS will be to collaborate with the appropriate national and local agencies to promote greater use of existing services."
The ADS is managed by a consortium of UK institutions, led by the University of York

• ARCHway
  "The archaeology journal holdings of over 20 UK university, museum and private libraries have been united to create one searchable resource."
• Historic Environment Search Portal
  "The provision of an Internet Portal to serve the needs of communities researching the Historic Environment grew out of the work of the Historic Environment Information Resources Network or HEIRNET and discussions in 1999 between the initial project partners; the Archaeology Data Service (ADS), the Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), the Portable Antiquities Scheme PAS) and the Scottish Cultural Resource Access Network (SCRAN). The vision was that users of the portal would be able to virtually search the geographically remote databases of the partner organisations."

Archaeology uncovered
"Find out more about archaeology and the history of Britain."
Sections include: A-Z of archaeology, Timeline and Periods.
- channel4.com

Avebury & Stonehenge
Stone Circles in Wessex "These pages are maintained in the international public interest by the Megalithic Society for the benefit of visitors, enthusiasts and scholars who require the most recent, reliable information on these major prehistoric sites. They have been prepared for the Society by Prof / Dr Terence Meaden."

BBC - Gene Stories - (dead link)
Sections include: Who Am I ; Genes & History ; Genes & Health ; Gene Safari ; Future Human ; Court of Opinion ; DNA Detectives ; GM Food.

• Genes and History - (dead link)
  Sections include: Population DNA ; Eugenics ; Science & History ; Genetic Survey ; Art you a Viking.

BBC History - Romans
"There are many views of the Roman way of life - from those of women, to those of the citizens of Pompeii... Find out about Roman culture in Britain, and the lasting impact of this ancient civilisation."
Sections include: The Roman Empire ; Multimiedia Zone ; Pompeii ; The Romans in Britain ; Timeline ; Roman Religion.

BBC - History
"On this site you'll find in-depth articles, multimedia (like games, virtual tours and animations) as well as bite-size material like timelines and short biographies of historic figures. All is designed for you to get more out of your interest in History...The site is divided into a broad range of topics from Ancient History to Wars and Conflict. Within each topic you'll find sub-topics devoted to key areas such as Ancient Egypt or World War One. Much of the content is about British History, though we're now expanding into other areas."

• History Trail
  "Articles, games, activities and quizzes that help you make sense of the past and the sources that made history. Pick a trail and start your journey."
  Sections include: Church and State ; Victorian Britain ; Family History ; Local History : Wars and Conflict ; Conquest ; How To Do History ; Archaeology.

A Brief Guide to Irish Archaeological Sites

CBA Guide to UK Archaeology Online
An extensive and well organized collection on Internet resources. Topics include Virtual Tours; Online Journals; Regional & Local Societies; Museums; Government; National Organizations; and more.
Maintained by Mike Heyworth on behalf of the Council for British Archaeology

Celtic Inscribed Stones Project (CISP)
"CISP's purpose is to undertake a collaborative, interdisciplinary study of Medieval Celtic inscriptions. One of its main objectives is the compilation of an accessible, comprehensive and authoritative database of all known inscriptions."
University College London

Council for British Archaeology (CBA)
Sections include Research Reports, Occasional Papers, Briefings, Databases, information on Ongoing Projects, and Current Issues.

Cultivate United Kingdom - (dead link)
"...is establishing a European Cultural Heritage Network linking countries across Europe through a network of National Nodes. It is providing a single point of information on the opportunities, success stories and results arising from the European Commission's Information Society Technologies (IST) Programme which are of interest to libraries, museums and archives across Europe."

Current Archaeology
Includes a lot more than just subscription information and table of contents. Topics include Archaeology in Britain, Beginning in Archaeology, and Listings and other Pages - a very extensive collection. The site also houses the Directory of British Archaeology.

Database of Radiocarbon Dates for British & Irish Archaeology
Council for British Archaeology

The Discovery Programme - Current Research in Ireland
Includes News, Current Research, Technology, Publications, and Bibliography.

e-Keltoi: Journal of Interdisciplinary Celtic Studies
"...The journal is an integral part of the Center's mission to promote and disseminate research and communication related to Celtic cultures, past and present, in the academic arena as well as for the general public... The journal will provide free access to cutting-edge, peer-reviewed articles solicited to address specific themes from a range of cross-disciplinary and international perspectives."
Published by the University of Wisconsin Center for Celtic Studies

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society - (dead link)

English Heritage Archaeology Review - (dead link)
Access annual reviews from 1994/5 onwards

Field School
Archaeology Field Schools offered by Dept. of Archaeology, University of Bristol, UK

Gazetteer and Field Guide to Megalithic Ireland
"With clickable county map and hundreds of listed sites and high quality photos taken (over the whole island) over a period of 30 years, this site is constantly updated and improved. It deals with megaliths of all kinds, bullauns, ogam stones, cross-pillars, sweathouses etc."
By Anthony Weir

Hadrian's Wall
"...is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. It is the best known frontier in the entire Roman Empire and stands as a reminder of past glories of one of the world's greatest civilisations. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1987, Hadrian's Wall ranks alongside the Taj Mahal and other treasures of the great wonders of the world."

The Highland Archaeological Service - (dead link)
Includes an online edition of their newsletter, Digging Deep.

Halifax: A Study in Industrial Archaeology - (dead link)
"This site aims to be a broad introduction to some of the interesting sites that have remained in the Halifax area and will gradually be expanded to include other local industries."
By Martin Roe

Historic Environment Search Portal
"The provision of an Internet Portal to serve the needs of communities researching the Historic Environment grew out of the work of the Historic Environment Information Resources Network or HEIRNET and discussions in 1999 between the initial project partners; the Archaeology Data Service (ADS), the Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), the Portable Antiquities Scheme PAS) and the Scottish Cultural Resource Access Network (SCRAN). The vision was that users of the portal would be able to virtually search the geographically remote databases of the partner organisations."
--Archaeology Data Service

Introduction to Irish Archaeology
A brief survey
Michael Sundermeier, Creighton University

Irish Archaeology on the Internet
An extensive, annotated directory of resources
Maintained by Thaddeus c. Breen

Lead Mining in the Yorkshire Dales - (dead link)
"This website is designed as a beginners guide to the history and archaeology of lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales and illustrates the main types of remains likely to be encountered."
by Martin Roe

The Mary Rose
"...the only 16th century warship on display anywhere in the world. Built between 1509 and 1511, she was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was a firm favourite of King Henry VIII. After a long and successful career, she sank accidentally during an engagement with the French fleet in 1545. Her rediscovery and raising were seminal events in the history of nautical archaeology."

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The Megalithic Portal
Sections include: Other Archaeology ; Avebury Complex ; Callanish ; Channel Islands ; Scandinavia ; Digs ; Republic of Ireland ; England ; Events ; France ; Germany & Eastern Europe ; Italy ; The Kilmartin Valley ; Malta ; Modern Stone Circles ; Museums ; Mysteries ; Netherlands & Belgium ; Newgrange ; The Orkney Islands ; Prehistory News ; Rock Art ; Scotland ; Sites under Threat ; Spain ; Stonehenge ; Tunisia & N. Africa ; Northern Ireland ; Wales.
By Andy Burnham

Monuments at Risk Survey (MARS) - (dead link)

Museum of London
"500,000 of London's History"

• Roman Gold - A Hidden Treasure - (dead link)
  "Archaeologists from the Museum of London have unearthed the first hoard of gold coins from Roman London ... The hoard spanned the period from AD65-174 and incorporated coins of eight emperors and two empresses. The coins were found clustered together, but have here been arranged chronologically"

Museum of London Archaeology Service (MoLAS)
"...provides a wide range of independent, professional archaeological services to the property industry and to the academic community both in Britain and abroad."

Newgrange & Knowth Megalithic Tombs
"...are Neolithic period (4000 to 5000 years old) Megalithic Passage Tombs located in the County of Meath on the east coast of Ireland. Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth were built around 3000BC making them 1000 years older than Stonehenge in England, and 500 years older than the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt."

PBS - In Search of Ancient Ireland
"This Web companion reveals the truth behind many of Ireland's myths and examines the enduring impact the country has had on Western civilization."
Sections include: Cartographer's Journals ; Fortress Ireland ; Religion ; Culture and Commerce ; Technology ; Resources ; Lesson Plans.

The Rhynie Chert and its Flora

Roman Roads in Britain - (dead link) (etext)
By Thomas Codrington
Published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1903.
Online version from Bill Thayer's Web Site - (dead link).

Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports (SAIR)
Published by The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, in association with The Council for British Archaeology and Historic Scotland.

The Stonehenge Project
"The Stonehenge Project is designed to improve the setting and interpretation of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. It will remove the sights and sounds of the roads and traffic from the area near the Stones, improve the landscape by changing it to chalk downland, and transform the visitor experience with better access and a new world class visitor centre."

Teaching Archaeology
A United Kingdom Directory of Resources
Edited by Donald Henson, English Heritage & Council for British Archaeology
"It is now possible for people to learn about archaeology in school from the age of five. There is a vast amount of resources for teachers to use in schools and at GCSE / A Level. This directory is a comprehensive guide to what is available. It includes people and organisations, where artefacts and sites can be visited and classroom material like books, videos and software...The online version of this publication was released in May 1999 (after the print version sold out). The text has been updated where names and addresses are known to have changed since the directory was first published in print in 1996."

UK Archaeologists' Email Directory

University of Oxford - The Ashmolean Museum - (dead link)
Britain's oldest public museum

Vindolanda Tablets Online
"This online edition of the Vindolanda writing tablets, excavated from the Roman fort at Vindolanda in northern England...The website is part of the Script, Image and the Culture of Writing in the Ancient World programme."
- Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents, Oxford University.

Academic Discussion Lists

Anglii
"This is a group for all those interested in early English history not just the Angles but also the Saxons, Jutes, Frisians and others."

Early-Medieval-Ireland (EMI)
"...is a moderated forum for the discussion of topics relating to the history and archaeology of Early Medieval Ireland, c.400AD - c.1200AD."

Maintained by Mike Madin.
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