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A2A Database containing catalogues describing archives held locally in England and Wales and dating from the eighth century to the present day.
Archaeology Data Service (ADS) A searchable digital archive including Sites and Monuments Records for parts of the UK and Excavation Index for England.
Archaeology Safaris Suppliers of photographic scales.
Archtools Archaeological tools shop - Wide variety of goods
Britain from Above The unique Aerofilms collection of aerial photographs from 1919-1953.
CBA The Council for British Archaeology website
CBA Yorkshire A very useful resource for what’s happening in Yorkshire
Craven Museum The museum of the Craven Dales situated in Skipton
Current Archaeology Monthly magazine covering all aspects of British archaeology
Digital Archives The Digital Archives Association produces high resolution images of historical maps on CD and DVD.
Heritage Gateway The Heritage Gateway allows you to cross-search over 50 resources, including over 60% of local English Historic Environment Records (HERs)
Ingleborough Archaeology Group The Group has monthly talks and lectures at Ingleborough Community Centre between October and March, and arrange a programme of summer evening walks from May through to September. In addition they have an active programme of fieldwork.
ISGAP A valuable resource describing best practice in all aspects of community archaeology
Kilnsey and Conistone The Kilnsey and Conistone community website
Maeshowe webcam Watch the winter solstice sunset here!
Mesolithic Research and Conservation Framework for England The site is intended to act as a host to a variety of different resources relating to the Mesolithic archaeology of England
North Craven Heritage Trust Fosters interest in and care for the distinctive character and heritage of North Craven
Orkneyjar A website dedicated to the preserving, exploring and documenting the ancient history, folklore and traditions of Orkney
Out of Oblivion-Upper Wharfedale Excellent website based on the Historic Environment Record (formerly S.M.R.) and is maintained by Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
Potsherd The British pages of pottery and ceramics principally of the Roman period (1st cent. BC - 5th cent. AD)
Star Carr Details of ongoing work at this famous mesolithic site
Seeing beneath Stonehenge Seeing Beneath Stonehenge uses Google Earth to transport you around the virtual landscape. You can interact with the exciting discoveries of the Stonehenge Riverside Project and learn more about the archaeology of this internationally important site.
The Survey of Hillforts This aims gather information for the Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland project and and welcomes input from individuals and groups.
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Campaigns to save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage.
Valley of the First Iron Masters This interactive website covers the Foulness Valley in East Yorkshire, home to one of Britain's largest prehistoric iron industries
Yorkshire CD books Computer Searchable CD rom versions of old and rare Yorkshire books
York Community Archaeology A useful resource for Community Archaeology groups in and around York, but also a wealth of related information for all.
Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society The YAS has extensive archive & library facilities, its special interest groups arrange their own lecture programme, excursions and field work.
Yorkshire Numismatic Society Founded in 1909 the Yorkshire Numismatic Society aims to promote the study of coins
YAS Prehistory section The YAS Prehistory section has a leaflet about its activities and details of membership which can be downloaded and printed here.)
YAS Roman Antiquities section Devoted to all things Roman in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Dales Landscape Research Trust Conducts field work and run a variety of courses, in the Craven area
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