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British archaeology - general

      Titles Descriptions
  1. Archaeology Commissions
  2. ARCHSEARCH: Archaeological Holdings Search System
  3. Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors
  4. BBC History: Archaeology
  5. biab online: British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography
  6. Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society
  7. Bournemouth University School of Conservation Sciences
  8. British Archaeology
  9. Castle Bookshop
  10. Council for British Archaeology
  11. Council for British Archaeology: Finds Research Group
  12. Current Archaeology
  13. Department of Archaeology and Numismatics, National Museum and Gallery Cardiff
  14. Dig that Dig! Touching the Past
  15. English Heritage
  16. Environmental Archaeology Bibliography
  17. Heritage Archaeological Books
  18. Hillfigure Homepage
  19. Institute of Field Archaeologists
  20. Later Prehistoric Pottery Collections Register and Bibliography for England: A Gazetteer
  21. Megalith Map
  22. Megalithic Mysteries: A Photographic Guide
  23. Museum of London Archaeology Service
  24. Rescue: British Archaeological Trust
  25. Strategies for Digital Data
  26. Subterranea Britannica
  27. Wetland Archaeology & Environments Research Centre

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Archaeology Commissions
Details of work, research and projects funded by English Heritage, including the work of the Maritime Archaeology Team and the Historic Environment Commission. Information is given on surveys, coastal audits, landscape assessments, excavation records, scientific technique, the promotion of characterisation, and grants, policy and guidance. Also has a set of external links.
     Author: English Heritage
     Subjects: british archaeology - general, british archaeology links, british archaeology research
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: documents, index
ARCHSEARCH: Archaeological Holdings Search System
Database of archaeological records such as the National Excavation Index for England, the Fife, Shetland, and Strathclyde sections of the National Monuments Record of Scotland, and the Microfilm Index for England. The catalogue also provides access to other collections such as the Society of Antiquaries of London library catalogue and to digital gateways serving communities interested in history, performing arts, text studies, and visual arts.
     Author: Archaeology Data Service
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: reference data
Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors
Offers an overview of the association, including membership, publications and careers advice, with images of the various topics.
     Author: AAI&S
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: images, institution
BBC History: Archaeology
Resource created by the BBC providing articles, multimedia resources (virtual tours and animations, virtual archaeology, games, interactive exhibitions and picture galleries), timelines, biographies of historic figures, historical trails, and the latest news on excavations and archaeological techniques. Covers numerous historical periods and areas of interest including Prehistoric Britain, Roman Britain, the Anglo Saxons and Vikings, and Norman England to Victorian era Britain. Includes information pertaining to selected international archaeological finds and the opportunity to engage in online discussions with eminent archaeologists. Free access is also provided to numerous BBC video and audio clips. Video and audio clips require Real Player to view.
     Author: BBC
     Subjects: archaeology, archaeology education, archaeology links, archaeology research, british archaeology - general, british history 1100-1800
     DeweyClass: 936.1
     Resource type: articles, documents, moving images
biab online: British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography
The biab online database contains datasets covering publications from AD 1695 to the present day with regular updates. Content covers archaeology and the historic environment, historic buildings, maritime and industrial archaeology, environmental history, and the conservation of material culture - with a geographical focus on Britain and Ireland. Access to the c 200,000 records in the biab online database is free to all. biab online is an online only service, regular hard-copy production ceased with 8(2) 2004. A print-on-demand service of subsequent updates is available.
     Author: British and Irish Archaeological Bibliography
     Subjects: british archaeology - general, irish archaeology
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: bibliography
Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society
Promotes the preservation and restoration of antiquities and historic buildings local to Birmingham, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands. Field group activities and past and future excursions are described, and an opportunity to purchase the society's transactions and publications is provided.
     Author: Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society
     Subjects: british archaeology - general, british archaeology - local
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: documents
Bournemouth University School of Conservation Sciences
Information about the school, research projects in the UK and elsewhere, publications, and links to archaeological centres.
     Author: Bournemouth University
     Subjects: archaeology education, british archaeology - general, preservation
     DeweyClass: 930.1
     Resource type: institution
British Archaeology
Journal offering news, features, comment and reviews on British archaeology. Full text version is available online two months after publication.
     Author: Council for British Archaeology
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: journal
Castle Bookshop
Specialist bookshop in Clwyd dealing mainly in books about archaeology, local history, architecture, Wales, Celtic studies and Celtic linguistics. Includes online catalogue.
     Author: Castle Bookshop
     Subjects: british archaeology - general, british history - local, celtic archaeology
     DeweyClass: 070.5
     Resource type: bookshop
Council for British Archaeology
The CBA works to promote the study and safeguarding of Britain's historic environment, to provide a forum for archaeological opinion, and to improve public interest in, and knowledge of, Britain's past. Includes the magazine British Archaeology and its information supplement CBA Briefing, news of current issues such as metal detecting and the Save Stonehenge campaign, and details of projects with CBA involvement.
     Author: Council for British Archaeology
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: institution
Council for British Archaeology: Finds Research Group
Forum for people interested in or researching artefacts of the Saxon, Viking, Medieval and Post-Medieval periods.
     Author: Finds Research Group
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: institution
Current Archaeology
Information about the magazine devoted to British archaeology, which focuses on excavations and covers all periods. Includes news on archaeology in Britain, guides to a career in archaeology, and links to several databases, such as The Directory of British Archaeology and The Directory of British Excavations.
     Author: Andrew Selkirk, Current Archaeology
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: magazine
Department of Archaeology and Numismatics, National Museum and Gallery Cardiff
Details of the department's research, publications and collections in archaeology and numismatics - the study of coins and medals.
     Author: National Museums and Galleries of Wales
     Subjects: british archaeology - general, welsh history
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: institution
Dig that Dig! Touching the Past
A listing of archaeology bodies who include volunteers in their archaeological fieldwork, arranged by region.
     Author: Current Archaeology
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: index
English Heritage
Includes information on publications, survey work, emergency recording, general heritage news, and links to related heritage resources.
     Author: English Heritage
     Subjects: british archaeology - general, british history - general, english travel and tourism
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: documents
Environmental Archaeology Bibliography
Database of published reports concerned with environmental archaeology, mainly covering sites in England, but also including Wales, Scotland, the Channel Isles, the Isle of Man and Ireland. Searchable by field, such as site, journal, county, country, location, subject type and report period.
     Author: Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: bibliography
Heritage Archaeological Books
Bookshop selling new, secondhand, out of print, and antiquarian books and offprints relating to archaeology and Britain's heritage. Offers a mailing list notifying users of new stock and recent titles, an author and title search facility, and information on the content of each publication.
     Author: Heritage Archaeological Books
     Subjects: ancient history, archaeology education, british archaeology - general, old books, rare books
     DeweyClass: 070.5
     Resource type: bookshop
Hillfigure Homepage
Information about figures cut in chalk and quartz on hills throughout Britain. Includes maps, images and details of deteriorating figures.
     Author: Hows, Mark
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: documents
Institute of Field Archaeologists
Professional organisation for archaeologists, founded to advance the practice of archaeology and allied disciplines by promoting professional standards and ethics for the conservation, management and study of the archaeological resource. Offers information on membership, services, groups, publications, events and training.
     Author: Institute of Field Archaeologists
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: institution
Later Prehistoric Pottery Collections Register and Bibliography for England: A Gazetteer
Project to establish a national database of collections of prehistoric pottery.
     Author: Westcott, Keith
     Subjects: british archaeology - general, pottery
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: document
Megalith Map
Map showing the locations of prehistoric stone circles in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, dating from 3000 BC to 1500 BC.
     Author: Aubrey Burl, Megalith Map
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: map
Megalithic Mysteries: A Photographic Guide
Images of standing stones, stone circles and stone rows around Britain, arranged by geographic location.
     Author: Burnham, Andy
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: documents
Museum of London Archaeology Service
Provides a wide range of independent, professional archaeological services to the property industry and to the academic community both in Britain and abroad. Employs specialists in human osteology, archaeozoology¸ archaeobotany and contains a laboratory providing a service for archaeomagnetic dating. Contains a list of publications, details of current projects and information about the City of London Archaeological Trust.
     Author: Museum of London Archaeology Service
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: institution
Rescue: British Archaeological Trust
List of publications and subscription details for the charitable organisation which aims to promote archaeology in Britain, and the protection, conservation, recording and interpretation of archaeological evidence. Includes contents pages from Rescue News, the charity's newspaper.
     Author: British Archaeological Trust
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: documents
Strategies for Digital Data
Describes a survey aiming to establish ways of organising, preserving, and disseminating the diversity of archaeological information held in digital form. Addresses issues such as the usability of digital data, the information needs of archaeologists, and standards for digital archiving.
     Author: Condron, Frances; Richards, Julian; Robinson, Damian & Wise, Alicia
     Subjects: british archaeology - general, digitisation
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: non-fiction ebook
Subterranea Britannica
Society devoted to the study and investigation of man-made and man-used underground places.
     Author: Subterranea Britannica
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: institution
Wetland Archaeology & Environments Research Centre
Information about the Centre for Wetland Archaeology, including details of the Humber Wetlands Survey, Bronze Age trackways and related links.
     Author: WAERC, Department of Geography, University of Hull
     Subjects: british archaeology - general
     DeweyClass: 936
     Resource type: documents