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- Aberystwyth and District Archaeological Society - Promotes interest and participation in archaeology in Aberystwyth and the surrounding area. Articles, fieldwork, local history, membership, Young Archaeologists, news, resources.
www.aberarchsoc.org.uk
- Axe Valley Archaeological Association - Aims to advance the understanding of the region by study of past human activity, particularly the Romano-British phase. Officers, membership, activities.
www.avaa.ukf.net
- Ballyclare and District Historical Society - Offers lectures, excursions and visits to archaeological sites. Documents the history of the Six Mile Valley in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. It includes period photographs, details of publications.
www.ollar.utvinternet.com
- Bedford Archaeological and Local History Society - The society runs a monthly lecture program on subjects of local archaeological and historical interest.
www.museums.bedfordshire.gov.uk/localgroups/bedford.html
- Bedfordshire Archaeological Council - A forum where professional and amateur groups meet to discuss and promote archaeology in the county. Publishes Bedfordshire Archaeology: contents list.
www.museums.bedfordshire.gov.uk/localgroups/bac.html
- Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society - Lectures, excursions. Field Group participates in excavations run by other organizations. Publishes annual Transactions - list of available offprints.
www.bwas.swinternet.co.uk
- Brigantes Nation - An informal group whose original focus on this Iron Age tribe has spread to encompass other areas and periods. Timeline, illustrated reports on hill forts and gazetteer of vitrifed forts.
brigantesnation.com
- Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society - An amateur group promoting the study, recording and preservation of local heritage. Aims, annual archaeological reports, field unit, activities, picture gallery.
www.brightonarch.org.uk
- Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society - For everyone interested in the archaeology and history of the Bristol area. Program of lectures, events, walks and trips. Publishes Bristol and Avon Archaeology: sample contents listed online.
www.digitalbristol.org/members/baas/index.htm
- Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society - History and antiquities of the city of Bristol and county of Gloucestershire. Membership, library, meetings, publications: Transactions (contents of recent volumes listed); Gloucestershire Record Series (listed).
home.freeuk.net/bgas
- Cambridge Antiquarian Society - Founded in 1840 to provide access to local history in its widest sense for local people. Publishes Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society.
www.arch.cam.ac.uk/DEPT/CAS
- Cambridge Archaeology Field Group - An amateur society fieldwalking, excavating, and surveying within the Cambridge area. Recent activities, future program.
www.cambridge-archaeology.org.uk/cafg1.html
- Caradon Archaeology Group - A section of the Cornwall Archaeological Society for South East Cornwall and the Caradon District. Map, local sites, gallery of expandable photographs.
freespace.virgin.net/m.peacock
- Chepstow Archaeological Society - A amateur organization covering the Chepstow area; historically Monmouthshire/Gwent. Aims, program, and membership form.
www.chepstow.org.uk
- Chester Archaeological Society - Founded in 1849. Excursions, lectures, journal.
www.chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk
- City of London Archaeological Society - A registered charity. Activities, lectures, news, illustrated bulletins on the Thames Archaeological Survey, quarterly magazine Context.
www.colas.org.uk
- Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society - Archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions of the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, and the Furness Peninsula. Publishes annual Transactions (contents list of recent volumes on-line) and other series.
www.cwaas.org.uk
- Dean Archaeological Group - Amateur archaeology group based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, concentrating on publications and day schools. Activities, publications, research, news, how to join.
www.deanarchaeology.org.uk
- Derbyshire Archaeological Society - Derbyshire's past life and visual heritage. Divided into sections: Archaeological Research Group, Architectural; Industrial Archaeological, Local History. Events, lecture program, library, annual journal: online, and a searchable index for vols 1-119 (1879-1999).
www.nottingham.ac.uk/~aczsjm/das
- East Dorset Antiquarian Society - An amateur society for those interested in local archaeology and history. Location, aims, current program of lectures and walks, and recent excavations.
www.edas-archaeology.org.uk
- East Riding Archaeology Society - Lectures, activities, publications. Page hosted by Kingston upon Hull City Council.
www.hullcc.gov.uk/archaeology/eras.htm
- Friends of Grampian Stones - Caring for the antiquities of Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Moray and Kincardine. Aims, newsletter, bibliography, map. Images and information on Pictish carved stones and history.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~stones
- Friends of West Stow Anglo-Saxon Settlement - Aim to promote, support, assist and improve the Anglo-Saxon Settlement at West Stow, a reconstructed village on the site of an excavated settlement. Activities, news, membership, training, events.
www.oldcity.demon.co.uk/stowfriends
- Glasgow Archaeological Society - Promotes awareness of archaeology through lectures, publications, field visits and other activities. Details of its current program. Contents list of the Scottish Archaeological Journal.
www.glasarchsoc.org.uk
- Gloucester and District Archaeological Research Group - Activities: meetings, fieldwork, excavation at Frocester. Publishes an annual journal Glevensis: contents of recent issues.
www.gadarg.org.uk
- Hampshire Industrial Archaeology Society - Active organization interested in all aspects of industrial archaeology in Hampshire. Holds regular monthly meetings, lectures, and visits.
www.hants.gov.uk/hias
- Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group - Concerns itself with the archaeology of the Hastings and area around it historically known as the Rape of Hastings. Aims, constitution, newsletter, journal, projects.
www.xyth.freeserve.co.uk/haarg
- Hendon and District Archaeological Society - Offering excavations, lectures, visits and other activities in the London Borough of Barnet. Program of activities, officers, publications, membership application.
www.hadas.org.uk
- Isle of Wight Industrial Archaeology Society - Dedicated to research and restoration of the Isle of Wight's working history. Illustrated reviews of current projects. Program of events.
freespace.virgin.net/roger.hewitt/iwias/home.htm
- Kent Archaeological Society - For the study of archaeology and history in the historical county of Kent. Annual journal Archaeologia Cantiana. Other publications (all listed on-line): Monograph Series, Kent Records Series, occasional volumes, Kent Historic Buildings Index. Events, annual report.
ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ai_moffat
- Lanark and District Archaeological Society (LADAS) - An active amateur society operating in the Clydesdale area of Scotland. Its activities include excavation, field walking, a survey of mills, visits and lectures, all detailed online.
www.LADAS.org.uk
- Lancaster Archaeological and Historical Society - The Society offers lecture meetings and field trips and publishes the annual journal Contrebis - contents and sample articles online. Membership, program.
www.ednet.lancs.ac.uk/lahs
- Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society - Founded 1855. News, officers, lecture program. Publications (contents of recent volumes listed on-line): annual volume of Transactions and the Leicestershire Historian. Also a Newsletter twice a year.
www.le.ac.uk/archaeology/lahs/lahs.html
- London and Middlesex Archaeological Society - History, archaeology and historic buildings of London and Middlesex. Helps to monitor the state of historic buildings and monuments in Greater London. Lectures, conferences, publications: annual Transactions, Special Papers (abstracts of some on-line.)
www.lamas.org.uk
- Manshead Archaeological Society of Dunstable - For the study of the prehistory and history of South Bedfordshire and adjoining areas by archaeological methods. Outline of activities.
www.museums.bedfordshire.gov.uk/localgroups/manshead.html
- Nautical Archaeology Society: North East - Voluntary organization concerned with all aspects of mankind's links with the sea and the use of waterways. Activities of the Northeast Section.
www.hullcc.gov.uk/archaeology/nas01.htm
- North Bucks Archaeological Society - An active amateur organization based in Milton Keynes. Lectures, site visits, fieldwalking.
users.powernet.co.uk/drkhorse
- North East Hampshire Historical and Archaeological Society - For local archaeology and history: research, field work and excavations. Current program.
www.hants.gov.uk/nehhas
- Northamptonshire Archaeological Society - History and archaeology of the county. Events program. Publications: Northamptonshire Archaeology (contents of recent volumes listed online); Newsletter.
www.american.u-net.com/archaeol
- OFARS - Society involved in archaeology and history of North East Scotland, carrying out excavations, presentations and lectures.
www.ofars.org.uk
- Orpington and District Archaeological Society - Promotes the study of archaeology in the Upper Cray Valley, Kent, by excavations, meetings and visits. Events, newsletter, publications, local information.
www.odas.org.uk
- Otford and District Archaeological Group - An amateur archaeology society based in Sevenoaks, Kent. History, news about recent activities, and related links.
www.odag.co.uk
- Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society - Formed in 1839 and concerned with local archaeology, architecture and history. Lectures, excursions. Publishes the annual Oxoniensia: database with contents list of recent volumes.
www.demon.co.uk/adodd/oahs
- Oxfordshire Community Groups for Archaeology - Oxfordshire Online lists local groups and provides basic information on their activities.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/groups/sp.idc?in=781132364
- Poppleton History Society - For residents of Nether and Upper Poppleton, near York. Their Archaeological Project includes field-walking, identifying finds and surveying sites and buildings. Events, publications, contacts.
freespace.virgin.net/susan.major/PHS/index.htm
- Renfrewshire Local History Forum - Umbrella organization formed to bring together archaeological societies in the county with an interest in history and heritage.
rlhf.info
- Rugby Archaeological Society - Excavations at the Roman Town of Tripontium under Jack Lucus. Location of finds. Publication. Volunteers, membership and visits.
members.lycos.co.uk/tripontium
- Severn Estuary Levels Research Committee - Archaeological research in the Severn Estuary Levels. News, conference report, program of events, joining. History of archaeology and landscape in the Severn Estuary Levels.
www.selrc.dial.pipex.com
- Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne - For those interested in the antiquities and local history of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne. History of the society, activities, publications, research grants.
museums.ncl.ac.uk/Socantiqs
- Solihull Archaeological Group - A society actively involved in surveys, fieldwork and excavations in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Projects, excursions, lecture program.
www.saguk.com
- Stirling Field and Archaeological Society - Offers a program of lectures and visits. History, activities, and links.
www.stir.ac.uk/town/facilities/sfas/hp1.html
- Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History - A registered charity promoting interest in archaeology and history in the county of Suffolk. Membership, news, publications, lectures, fieldgroup activities, book reviews.
www.suffolkarch.org.uk
- Surrey Archaeological Society - Archaeology and history of the county of Surrey. Excavations, lectures, visits and workshops. Publications include the annual Surrey Archaeological Collections (contents of recent volumes listed.)
ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/surreyarch
- Sussex Archaeological Society - This active society owns Fishbourne Roman Palace site and several medieval buildings open to the public. News, visitor information, archaeological reports.
www.sussexpast.co.uk
- Tameside Archaeological Society - Aims to record and preserve the historical standing remains in the borough of Tameside in Greater Manchester. Training, methods, work in progress, membership.
www.tas-archaeology.org.uk
- The Dorset Archaeological Committee - The Dorset County Museum provides information on this committee of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. Activities, grants for archaeological projects in Dorset.
www.dorset.museum.clara.net/page3.html
- Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire - History, archaeology and antiquities of the historic county of Nottinghamshire. Biography of county historian Dr. Robert Thoroton (1623-78). Lectures, publications: Record Series (listed), Transactions (contents of recent volumes listed.)
www.cthulu.demon.co.uk/thoroton.htm
- Trimontium Trust - Promotes interest in the Roman fort at Newstead, Melrose, Scotland, guides visitors and has funded a permanent exhibition. Trustees, lectures, trips, subscriptions, exhibition, walk.
www.trimontium.freeserve.co.uk
- Ulster Archaeological Society - Aims to advance the education of the public in archaeology and history particularly that of Ulster. Publishes the Ulster Journal of Archaeology. Newsletter, membership, constitution.
journals.eecs.qub.ac.uk/UAS
- Upper Nene Archaeological Society - Monthly meetings, weekend and summer excavations, newsletter 'The Sheet', publications. Photographs and description of the excavation of a Roman villa and underlying Iron Age settlement at Piddington, Northants.
www.unas.org.uk
- Warwickshire Archaeology Research Team - A small group of archaeological geophysicists led by David Adams, working primarily on the Chesterton Project. Details of their discoveries: Roman town and Roman house.
www.adamsz.fsnet.co.uk
- Wealden Iron Research Group - Founded in 1968 to study the iron industry of the Weald. Brief history of the industry, program, publications.
www.np03.dial.pipex.com/wirg/index.htm
- Wigan Archaeological Society - Group offering monthly lectures and discussions, summer trip and fieldwork, including excavations. History of Wigan, newsletters, projects, meetings.
www.wiganarchsoc.co.uk
- Wolverhampton Archaeology Group - Aims to support and encourage the practice of archaeology in and around the City of Wolverhampton. News, meetings and events.
www.tlaloc.demon.co.uk
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