In the News
- Magnetic Gradiometers make the news
- Stonehenge researchers may have found largest Neolithic site using Magnetic Gradiometers Stone monoliths found buried near Stonehenge could have been part of the largest Neolithic monument built in Britain, archaeologists believe.
The 4,500-year-old stones, some measuring 15ft (4.5m) in length, were discovered under 3ft of earth at Durrington Walls "superhenge" using Magnetic Gradiometers. (BBC News)
Useful Links
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Current Archaeology Magazine- Devoted to British archaeology and boasting over 17,000 subscribers, its biggest monthly magazine for British archaeology. CA maintains a fantastic list of "digs" enabling enabling novices and the experienced to find opportunities to get involved throughout the country.
Council for British Archaeology (CBA)- Formed in 1944 the Council for British Archaeology is a charity which aims to promote and safeguard archaeology for future generations.
The CBA publish a bi-monthly magazine and maintain an active and informative website. The CBA and its a groups are very active organising lectures and other events.
The British Geological Survey (BGS)- If its not archaeology then it must be the geology. The BGS's website is the place to visit to find out what the geology of your site and location is. The BGS also has information about their Geomagnetic research. The BGS's Geomagnetic website
MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology)- Not just London! MOLA as they like to be known have offices in Birmingham, London and Northampton. MOLA has a large community outreach programme and is launching (as of June 2015) a large Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeological Network project (CITiZAN) with staff based in London, Portsmouth and York. See the CITiZAN website
Elmet Archaeology- Elmet Archaeology is a social enterprise company based in Wath-Upon-Dearne (Rotherham). They run courses, workshops, organise local history groups, and even have a drop in service at Wath Central Library!
Elmet also provide commercial archaeology services. They undertake jobs of all sizes and can help you satisfy planning regulations by carrying out watching briefs, geophysical surveys, archaeological evaluations for you.
- Royal Archaeological Institute
- The Royal Archaeological Institute (RAI) is a leading national archaeology society, with a history dating back to 1844. Its interests span all aspects of the archaeological, architectural and landscape history of the British Isles.
Council for Independent Archaeology (CIA)- Formed in 1985 to promote the interests of independent archaeology (non-government funded). The "CIA" produced their own resistivity meter in 2001 which was discontinued in 2006 after failing to meet European regulations. The "CIA" and their partners have been developing a replacement since 2010.
Stefan Mayer Instruments- A well established German company manufacturing fluxgate magnetometers, magnetic field cancelling systems, and magnetic permeability meters.
- Carshalton and District History and Archaeology Society
- The Carshalton and District History and Archaeology Society, originally called the "Carshalton Historical Society" and later called the "Beddington, Carshalton and Wallington Society" was founded in 1920.
"… for the purpose of extending knowledge of local history; preserving objects of beauty and interest*, whether natural or structural; placing archaeological finds in safe keeping; visiting places of interest and providing instructive lectures."
- Cambridge Archaeological Field Group
- CAFG was formed in 1978 to carry out practical archaeology in the Cambridge area. Our purpose is to contribute to the archaeology of the region through our own field research, while also assisting the County Archaeology Service and co-operating with other interested groups or individuals. We also try to promote interest in archaeology through activities such as talks.
- Cambridge Antiquarian Society
- The CAMBRIDGE ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY was founded in 1840 to provide access for local people to the local history, architecture and archaeology of Cambridgeshire (which now includes the old County of Huntingdon and the new Unitary Authority of Peterborough).
- Canterbury Historical and Archaeological Society
- If you are interested in Canterbury, its history, archaeology and buildings, then our organisation may be for you. Why not join us for one of our winter lectures or one of our excursions to local places of historical interest - details for these and other activities, together with contact details, are available via the pages shown above.
- Friends of the Canterbury Trust
- People who support the Trust's professional archaeologists because we are interested in the exciting discoveries made in Canterbury and the county of Kent.
- Cardiff Archaeological Society
- We are a friendly society which seeks to foster interest in archaeology in the Cardiff area. We have an annual lecture programme which runs fortnightly from October to March, featuring eminent speakers from universities and heritage organisations from around the world. In the summer we have a series of evening field trips to sites of local archaelogical and historical interest, together with three full day trips to sites further afield.
- Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society
- The Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society was founded in 1905 and is one of the foremost County antiquarian societies in Wales. From its inception the founding members saw a need to record, publish and collect all things relating to the history, antiquities and natural history of 'Carmarthenshire in particular, and West Wales in general'. This philosophy has been maintained throughout its history. It has pursued part of its aim through scholarly publication through the Transactions (to 1939) and the Carmarthenshire Antiquary (1941 to present). It started as a 'field club' and remains so to this day with its active programme of Field Days, supplemented by a winter programme of lectures.
- Chichester and District Archaeology Society
- From Prehistoric, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Mediaeval periods through to the 21st Century, Chichester city and its countryside provide a rich variety of archaeology for the members of the Chichester and District Archaeology Society.
- Chaddesley Corbett Local History Society
- From the website 'Welcome to this historic village set in the beautiful countryside of north Worcestershire'
- Merioneth Historical Society
- We are an established Society set up in 1939 and are interested in all aspects of the history of the old Welsh County of Merioneth which dates from 1282 and became part of Gwynedd under the 1974 Welsh Councils re-organisation. Our interests include archaeology, buildings, family history, folklore, literature and all the various subjects which are generally called 'antiquities'. We arrange field trips and lectures, publish an annual Journal, and support local historical projects.
- Chepstow Archaeological Society
- Chester Archaeological Society
- Surrey Heath Archaeological and Heritage Trust
- Chorley History and Archaeological Society
- Cirencester Archaeological and Historical Society
- Council for Kentish Archaeology
- Claro Community Archaeology Group (Dead Link)
- Clifton Antiquarian Club
- Coddenham Village History and Archaeology Club/ (Dead Link)
- City of London Archaeological Society
- City of London Archaeological Trust
- Christchurch Antiquarians
- Somborne and District Society
- Kidderminster and District Archaeology and History Society
- Spawned by volunteer workers engaged in excavating the Roman Fort at Larford near Astley, whilst participating in a WEA archaeology course, the Kidderminster and District Archaeological and Historical Society convened its inaugural meeting at the old Kidderminster Museum and Art Gallery in Market Street on Thursday 28th March 1957 (Kidderminster Shuttle 5th April 1957). The meeting was chaired by Dr Graham Webster of Birmingham University who advised 'that members should study the town's history and various place names, generally trying to find out more about the area in which they lived' and that 'information should be published for people to study in days to come'.
- Studfold Community Nature Project
- Cornwall Archaeological Society
- Coventry and District Archaeological Society
- Cowal Archaeological and Historical Society
- Cumberland and Westmorland (Cumbria) Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
- Dean Archaeological Group
- Derbyshire Archaeological Society
- Dumfries and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society
- Bristol and Avon Archaeological Society (Dead Link)
- Dollar History Society
- Doncaster Archaeological and Historical Society (Dead Link)
- East Dorset Antiquarian Society
- The East Dorset Antiquarian Society (EDAS), which is a registered charity, is an amateur society which is actively engaged in all aspects of archaeology and historical research.
In 2013 we celebrated 30 years of community archaeology and currently have around 240 members.
- Droitwich History and Archaeological Society
- Dunnington Through The Ages
- Durham and Northumberland Architectural and Archaeological Society
- Friends of Killhope
- Southampton City Museums Archaeological Society
- Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society
- Eardis Oral History and Archaeology Group
- Egham-by-Runnymede Historical Society (Dead Link)
- Enfield Archaeological Society
- Epsom and Ewell History and Archaeology Society
- East Riding Archaeological Society
- Battle and District Historical Society
- Essex Society for Archaeology and History
- Essex Archaeological and Historical Congress
- Hadstock Society
- Rochford Hundred Field Archaeology Group
- South East Essex Archaeological and Historical Society
- East Yorkshire Local History Society
- Faversham Society
- Fleet and Crookham Local History Society
- Felden Archaeological Society
- Feltwell History and Archaeology Society (Dead Link)
- Hampshire Field Club and Archaeology Section
- Carrickfergus Gasworks Preservation Society
- Forest of Galtres Society
- Wakefield Historical Society (Dead Link)
- Friends of Berryhill Fields
- Friends of Copt Hill
- Friends of Hob Moor
- Federation for Ulster Local Studies
- Gloucester and District Archaeological Research Group
- Pitstone and Ivinghoe Museum Society
- Willington Local History Group
- Association for Portland Archaeology (Dead Link)
- Glasgow Archaeological Society
- Glemsford Local History Society
- Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society
- Shaftesbury and District Historical Society
- Gower Society (Dead Link)
- Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society
- Devon Archaeological Society
- Gloucestershire Society for Industrial Archaeology
- Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group
- Hampshire Archaeological Committee
- Hendon and District Archaeological Society
- Hadleigh Society
- Halifax Antiquarian Society
- Hammerwich Environmental Group
- Anglesey Antiquarian Society and Field Club
- Southampton University Industrial Archaeology Group
- North East Hampshire Historical and Archaeological Society
- Hebden Bridge Literary and Scientific Society (Local History Section)
- Helmsley Archaeology and Historical Society
- Hampshire Industrial Society
- High Wolds Heritage Group
- Blakeney Area Historical Society
- Holmesdale Natural History Club
- Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire (Dead Link)
- Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology
- Islington Archaeology and History Society
- Yorkshire Archaeological Society Industrial History Section
- Ingleborough Archaeology Group
- Ingleborough Archaeology Group
- Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society
- Ipswich and Dsitrict Detector Club
- Ise Archaeological Research Society
- Island 2000 Trust
- Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society
- Avon Local History and Archaeology Society
- Northamptonshire Archaeological Society
- Kenfig Society
- Kenilworth History and Archaeology Society
- Kent Archaeological Society
- Kentish Stour Countryside Project
- Kirby, Great Broughton & Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group
- John Wheelwright Archaeological Society
- Kent Underground Research Group
- Lanark and District Archaeological Society
- Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society
- London and Middlesex Archaeological Society
- Lancashire Archaeological Society (Dead Link)
- Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society
- Leighton Buzzard and District Archaeological and Historical Society
- Vaughan Archaeological and Historical Society
- Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society
- Leigh and District Historical Society
- Belper Parks Project (Dead Link)
- Hallaton Archaeological Heritage
- The Dick Herne Braunston History Society
- Moor Pond Wood Heritage Project
- Kingsclere Heritage Association
- East Stoke Heritage Project
- Blagdon Local History Society
- Hopesay Heritage Project
- Early Iron Works Around Stottesdon (Dead Link)
- Dacre Pasture Project
- see HLF information here
- Great Ayton Community Archaeology Group
- Lickey Hills Local History Society
- Leicestershire Industrial History Society
- Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology
- Llanfairfechan Historical Society
- Southark and Lambeth Archaeology Society
- Maldon Archaeological Group
- Maldon Archaeological and Historical Group
- Manshead Archaeological Society of Dunstable
- Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society
- Marlow Archaeological Society
- Yorkshire Archaeological Society Medieval Section
- Mellor Archaeololgical Trust
- Wells Local History Group
- Merseyside Archaeological Society
- Merton Historical Society
- Middleton Archaeological Society
- Mildenhall Museum Society
- Bletchley Archaeological and Historical Society
- Olney Archaeological Society
- Wolverton and District Archaeological Society
- Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association
- Manchester Region Industrial Archaeology Society
- The Society aims to advance education of the public in the subject of industrial archaeology. We are interested in:
- Developing a greater understanding of the industrial archaeology of the Manchester region.
- Recording, interpreting and where possible preserving the physical remains of industrial artefacts and sites in their social, cultural and historical contexts.
- Promotion and research into the industrial archaeology of the Manchester region of England.
- Mid Sussex Field Archaeology Team
- Friends of the Tom Brown's School Musuem
- Thornbury Society for Archaeology and Local History
- Northumberland and Newcastle Society
- Northumberland and Newcastle Society
- Navenby Archaeology Group
- North Buckinghamshire Archaeology Society
- North Devon Archaeological Society
- Tiverton Archaeological Group
- North East Lincolnshire Archaeology and Local History Society (Dead Link)
- Society of Antiquities of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Northumberland Archaeological Group
- Newmarket Local History Society
- North Hertfordshire Archaeology Society
- Norfolk Historic Buildings Group
- Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society
- Northamptonshire Natural History Society: Archaeology and History Section
- Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society
- North Craven Historical Research Group
- Morpeth Antiquarian Society
- North Worcestershire Archaeology Group
- Northallerton and District Local History Society
- North West Mills Group
- A non-profit voluntary society established in 1981 promoting Watermills and Windmills in the North West of England
- Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society
- Oxfordshire Buildings Record
- Orpington and District Archaeological Society
- Stowmarket Local History Group
- Orkney Heritage Society
- Oswestry and Border History and Archaeology Group
- Friends of Park Wood, The (Dead Link)
- Pembridge Amenity Trust
- Pipe Aston Project
- Plymouth and District Archaeological Society
- Pocklington History
- The Poppleton History Society, Archaeology Group
- Association for Portland Archaeology
- Yorkshire Archaeological Society Prehistoric Section
- Prestwich and Whitefield Heritage Society
- Prudhoe Community Partnership
- Yorkshire Archaeological Society Roman Antiquities Section
- Great Yarmouth and District Archaeological Society
- The Great Yarmouth Branch of the Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society was founded on 24th January 1888 as a charitable organisation for people to meet, discuss and share their interest in heritage, history and archaeology. In February 1953, members sought independence and became the Great Yarmouth and District Archaeological Society.
In May 2009, over a century after its foundation and in order to reflect members' changing interests, the Society's name was changed to the Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society.
- Richmond Archaeological Society
- Ripon Local Studies Research Centre
- Ripon Local Studies Research Centre
- Renfrewshire Local History Forum
- Renfrewshire History and Archaeology Web
- Ruislip, Northwood and Eastcote Local History Society
- Nottinghamshire Industrial Archaeology Society (no longer active)
- Lower Test Valley Archaeological Society
- Rugby Local History Research Group
- Rutland Local History and Record Society
- Ryedale Vernacular Building Materials Research Group
- Saddleworth Historical Society
- Staffordshire Archaeological and Historical Society
- Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society
- Scarborough Archaeological and Historical Society
- The Hunter Archaeological Society
- The Hunter Archaeological Society was founded in 1912 to study and report on the archaeology, history and architecture of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire in recognition of the work of Joseph Hunter in researching and recording the history of the region. The Society holds a winter programme of talks and summer visits to excavations and sites of interest, as well as publishing papers in its Transactions. It also plays a role in sharing information of archaeological interest and in responding to initiatives and consultations. The Hunter Collections of books, maps and other papers are held both in the Central Library and Sheffield Archives.
- Friends of the Porter Valley
- Sherwood Archaeological Society
- Shetland Amenity Trust
- Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society
- Rotherham Archaeological Society
- Sid Vale Association
- Skipton & Craven Historical Society
- South Oxfordshire Archaeological Group
- La Societe Jersiaise
- La Societe Guernesiaise
- South Wiltshire Industrial Archaeological Society
- Southwold Archaeological and Natural History Society
- Lorn Archaeological and Historical Society
- St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society
- Stoke-on-Trent Museum Archaeological Society (Dead Link)
- Sudbury History Society
- The Society's web site is provided for the benefit of all those interested in the history of Sudbury through its buildings and people, some of whom have become household names.
- Suffolk Archaeological SField Group
- Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History
- Suffolk Local History Council
- Suffolk Preservation Society
- Surrey Archaeological Society
- Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society
- Sussex Archaeological Society
- Sutton Hoo Society
- Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group
- South Worcestershire Archaeological Group
- Cromar History Group
- Tameside Archaeological Society Ltd
- Tees Archaeological Society
- Blackden Trust, The
- The Thorney Island Society
- The Thorney Society
- EHIBITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT TO FIND IN THE MUSEUM
From pre-medieval to recent times
Learn about Thorney Abbey, now the Church of St Mary and St Botolph, which was a medieval monastery established on the island of Thorney in The Fens of Cambridgeshire.
Follow our timeline from the early monastic estates to the Russells' Thorney Estates, through a history of the drainage of the Fens, the "French" settlers, the struggle to drain the estates and keeping the water at bay from floods to the present day.
Visit the war room and find out how the village of Thorney fared during the Great War and WWI. Discover some of the local people involved and the contributions they made to the war effort. You might even discover information about one of your relatives.
- Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire
- Wolverhampton Archaeology Group
- Tonbridge Historical Society
- South Yorkshire Industiral History Society
- Trostrey Excavation Group
- Bristol Spelaeological Society
- Upper Nene Archaeological Society
- Avebury Society
- Friends of Grampian Stones
- Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
- The Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group (UWHG.) was formed in 2005 with the purpose of adding to the knowledge of the archaeologically rich area of Upper Wharfedale and it's immediate surroundings. Throughout the year we run a programme of talks and walks covering a wide range of heritage related subjects - details here. Our membership currently stands at around 70
- The Wallingford Historical and Archaeological Society
- Walsham Village History Group
- Waltham Abbey Historical Society
- Wandsworth Historical Society
- Winchester Archaeology and Local History
- Welwyn Archaeological Society (Dead Link)
- Pontefract and District Archaeological Society
- West Essex Archaeological Group
- WEAG's aim is "to promote the advancement of knowledge and education by a study of archaeology, history and kindred subjects".
- Wealden Iron Research Group
- Welsh Mines Preservation Trust
- Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society
- Wigan Archaeological Society
- Wiltshire Buildings Record
- Wilsthire Archaeological and Natural History Society
- Woolhope Club
- Woolmer Forest Heritage Society
- Worcestershire Historical Society
- Worthing Archaeological Society
- Wymondham Heritage Society
- The Wymondham Heritage Society is a local amenity society affiliated to the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) Norfolk and the Norfolk Rural Community Council. It has a good relationship with the Town Council. Through all these contacts it seeks to maintain and enhance the character of the historic market town of Wymondham and the surrounding countryside.
- Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society
- YALHS was founded in 1954 and has been involved in many projects and studies to uncover the past of this part of South Somerset over the intervening years. The society meets on the first Friday of each month from October to May at 7:15pm at Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road BA20 2BU to listen to an interesting selection of speakers on a very diverse range of historical and archaeological subjects with local relevance.
- Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Dead Link)
- Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society (Dead Link)
- Yorkshire Dales Landscape Research Trust
- The Yorkshire Dales Landscape Research Trust has two aims:
- to educate the public in the archaeology and landscape history of the Pennine Dales of Yorkshire
- to promote high standards of research relating to the heritage of the Pennine Dales of Yorkshire and to publish the results to the public.
- Yorkshire Philosophical Society
- Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group
- Friends of the Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery
- The Friends are a lively body, currently over 150 in number, who hold regular meetings to encourage interest in all things associated with the museum.
In the course of the year occasional excursions are arranged to historic houses and sites, exhibitions or other museums. There are social events from time to time which encourage a general informal atmosphere. The Friends have a close relationship with the staff of the Hampshire Cultural Trust by whom their support is welcomed.
Since being formed in 1934 the Friends have assisted in making many fine gifts to the Museum and Gallery and they have a special interest in the ceramic, glass and local collections.
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