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Adrain Chadwick - Later Prehistoric/Romano-British Field... __ Archaeology of land use in late prehistoric and Roman era Britain - photo - By Sheffield University - http://www.shef.ac.uk/~assem/2/2chad.html

Anglo-Saxon Cemeteries __ Distribution map and data for some major Anglo-Saxon cemeteries - http://www.gla.ac.uk/Acad/Archaeology/resources/Anglo-Saxon/cemeteries/index.html

Archaeology in Maldon, Essex, England, UK __ Two reports about archaeology in the Maldon area. One is an online book - illustrated - From the Maldon Archaeology Group - http://www.maldonsx.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm

Archaeology in York __ A virtual tour of the city walls of York, discover more about the history of the city, and dig into the archaeological research which has been conducted - illustrated - http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/yccweb/welcome.htm

Archaeology: A Bronze Age Burnt Mound... __ Specialized site for the advanced student of British Bronze Age archaeology. - From Dr. A.D. McWhirr, Leicester University - http://www.le.ac.uk/archaeology/ulas/birstall.html

Archaeology:- Southern Quantocks Archaeological Survey __ Beginning of a five year study. As the survey continues, this website will constantly be updated - From King Alfred's College - http://www.wkac.ac.uk/quantocks/
 
Arthurian Archaeology __ Paper dealing with the archaeology of Tintagel Castle and the Arthurian legend - http://www.jammed.com/~mlb/arthur.html

Avebury & Stonehenge Stone Circles in Wessex __ Website offering reliable information on Wiltshire's Stonehenge and Avebury, the world's most famous stone circles and henges - http://www.stonehenge-avebury.net/

Barrows, Ritual & Landscape in EBA England __ An excellent overview site relating to the archaeology and monuments of later prehistoric central southern England. Learn about a project..."to remedy this situation by incorporating the currently available data on monument distribution, landuse and material discard for the Early Bronze Age at a landscape level, and within a framework capable of analysing complex spatial and social patterns, The project springs from an exploratory paper-based analysis investigating the possible deliberate geometric relationship of monuments within the landscape (Woodward and Woodward 1996)." - illustrated - From Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit - http://www.arch-ant.bham.ac.uk/bufau/research/sb/barhtml.htm

Bath Archaeological Trust __ Detailed and technical reports regarding excavations in the city of Bath, England - photos - By Bath Archaeological Trust - http://www.batharchaeology.org.uk/

BBC - History - Aerial Archaeology __ "Imprinted on the wild landscape of Britain is a rich history, visible not just in the buildings but in the shape of the landscape itself. English Heritage's Dave MacLeod explains how aerial archaeology offers a unique insight into past communities and events." Learn what aerial archaeology is and how it is used. Lots of links to related subjects. - illustrated - From BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/archaeology/time_flyers_01.shtml

BBC - History - Ancient and Archaeology - Archaeology __ "Dig down into the depths of British history as long buried treasures from thousands of years ago are revealed." - illustrated - From BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/

BBC - History - Archaeology and Ancient History - Roman __ A good overview of Roman influence in Britain. "Lasting from AD 43 to 410, Roman rule left a lasting physical mark on Britain - Hadrian's Wall, Fosse Way, Burgh Castle and villas at Chedworth, Fishbourne and Keynsham name but a few key sites. Less visible but perhaps more enduring traces of Roman rule can be found in our language, our culture and even the way we think." - well illustrated - From BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/
 
Beyond Stonehenge - Exploring Britain's Other Megalithic Mysteries __ Takes a look at Britain's stone monuments in general and makes special mention of Stonehenge - http://www.gorp.com/gorp/location/europe/uk/uk_mega.htm

The Bordesley Abbey Project __ "Any attempt to summarize in a single paper an archaeological project which has been running for over 30 years would, to say the least, be unwise, not to say impossible." However, here you will find something as close to it as you will get. There are several pages of reports, history and research information. - illustrated - From Prof. Grenville Astill/University of Reading - http://www.rdg.ac.uk/bordesley/

Canterbury Archaeological Trust __ Comprehensive site for the serious student of British archaeology offers annual dig reports from the early 1980s to late '90s - photos - By the Canterbury Archaeological Trust - http://www.hillside.co.uk/arch/archaeology.html 

Chert Use in the Mesolithic __ About the uses of chert during the Late Mesolithic and Early Neolithic periods of the Peak District, North Derbyshire - photos - By the University of Sheffield - http://www.shef.ac.uk/%7Eassem/4/4hind.html

Construction of Stonehenge: A Process of Blood, Sweat, and Tears __ Find out about the builders of Stonehenge - illustrated - http://www.exn.ca/mysticplaces/Construction.cfm

Cottam Project __ Cottam is an Anglian and Anglo-Scandinavian settlement in the Yorkshire Wolds. It was discovered by metal-detector users in 1987 - illustrated - http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/staff/sites/york_environs/menu.htm

Current Research in Britain: Landscapes of the Dead __ "The Landscapes of the Dead project being undertaken by Paul Garwood, Lecturer in Prehistory, is concerned with the social and cultural interpretation of Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age funerary monuments and burial practices in north-west Europe. The evidence from round barrows in Britain, the Netherlands and northern France is extraordinarily diverse and richly-detailed in comparison with rare, poorly-preserved settlement sites." A report on current findings. - illustrated - From University of Birmingham - http://www.iaa.bham.ac.uk/research/individuals/garwood/landscapes.htm

Cyber Ranch - Stonehenge __ photos and a description of Stonehenge today - http://www.ao.net/~rls/stonehenge/index.html

Dating Stonehenge __ About carbon dating and the results scientists have obtained regarding the three phases of construction of Stonehenge - http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/stoneh/start.htm
 
Digging into Ely's History __ About archaeology in Ely, England - illustrated - http://www.internet.ge.ms/elydig/

Early Neolithic Dates on Human Bones from Fox Hole Cave... __ About the result of radiocarbon dating of human bones from Fox Hole Cave in Derbyshire, UK. - illustrated - From the University of Sheffield - http://www.shef.ac.uk/~capra/3/foxholedates.html

The Eastern Cemetery of Roman London __ Excavations of one of the Roman cemeteries of Londinium are discussed here. - photos - From English Heritage - http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/ArchRev/rev94_5/eastcem.htm 

Elms Farm Project, Heybridge, Essex __ Roman Britain had its shanty towns, too. "One of these is Heybridge in Essex. It has been extensively excavated. " - photos - From English Heritage - http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/archcom/projects/summarys/html97_8/4514.htm 

Hayton __ About the excavation of the Roman fort at Hayton in the United Kingdom. - photos, seasonal reports - From University of Southampton - http://www.arch.soton.ac.uk/Research/Hayton/index.htm 

Heathrow Dig Reveals Ancient Farming __ "Shedding new light on the development of farming, the archaeologists found that field boundaries laid down as early as 2,000 B.C. continued to be shown on maps in the 20th century." A brief news story about archaeological excavation at Heathrow International Airport. - illustrated - From The discovery Channel - http://dsc.discovery.com/news/afp/20030804/heathrow.html

IOL: Independent Online __ About the fate of the archaeological find known as 'Seahenge.' Locals have decided to re-bury the structure rather than have it displayed in a museum - By the Independent Online - http://www.iol.co.za/html/frame_news.php?click_id=588&art_id=qw978088621692B216

Iron Age Temple on Hayling Island __ "This paper discusses the Iron Age phase of the 'Celtic' and Romano-Celtic temple excavated on Hayling Island 1976-81." - From Anthony King and Grahame Soffe - http://www.barnarch.u-net.com/Hayling.htm

Lake Down, Near Wilsford, Wiltshire __ "Magnetometer and resistivity surveys were undertaken over the locations of three pond barrows on Lake Down, near Wilsford, Wiltshire, in March 1996." - By the Historic Buildings & Monuments Commission for England - http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/reports/wilsford/

The Marches Hillfort Project __ A brief overview of the archaeological survey of the defended enclosures of the Marches of England and Wales. The links to additional information are under the picture, but they don't really look like links. Just click 'em ok? - illustrated - From University of Birmingham - http://www.iaa.bham.ac.uk/bufau/research/bury_walls/marches_project.htm

Megalithia __ Access a database of "megalithic monuments" in Britain - http://www.anima.demon.co.uk/index.html

Monument Complex of Thornborough, North Yorkshire __ Covers the study and excavation of six "henges" located in North Yorkshire - photos - By the University of Newcastle - http://museums.ncl.ac.uk/thornborough/

The Mummies of Cladh Hallan __ "According to sensational archaeological discoveries currently being made in Scotland, Bronze Age Britons were practising the art of mummification at the same time as 'mummy culture' was in full swing in Pharaonic Egypt. It appears that ancient Britons invented this skill for themselves." - illustrated - From BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/archaeology/mummies_cladhhallan_01.shtml 

North Pembrokeshire Historical Archaeology Project __ "The North Pembrokeshire Historical Archaeology Project is a long-term research initiative investigating many aspects of archaeology relating to the period from the 17th century onwards. Much of the work to date has been on later 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century material, both settlements and graveyard memorials. Fieldwork at present is largely concentrated on excavations at Henllys Farm, a site which has the potential to reveal a sequence which runs back into at least the late Middle Ages." - From University of York - http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/staff/sites/henllys/resdeshf.htm

Old Scatness Brock & Jarlshof Project... __ Covering archaeology on Britain's most northern isles - photos - From the University of Bradford - http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/archsci/field_proj/scat/mk4/index.html

A Project Design For the Excavation of a Round Barrow... __ Learn about the planning and work undertaken at a barrow site in the United Kingdom - By English Heritage - http://www.eng-h.gov.uk/archcom/projects/summarys/html98_9/cc2105.htm
 
Secrets Beneath Your Feet __ Details the artifacts and crafts taken from the excavations of York - photos - Bythe York Archaeology Trust - http://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/secrets/index.htm

Southampton Archaeology __ Research - Project about the prehistoric standing stones of the Avebury region in England - photos - From the University of Southampton - http://www.arch.soton.ac.uk/Research/Avebury/

Sutton Common Excavation __ Keep up to date on the excavations of an Iron Age site at Sutton common. You will find a daily dig diary, photos, and more. - illustrated - From University of Exeter - http://www.ex.ac.uk/suttoncommon/

The Sutton Hoo Society __ "The royal burial mounds of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of East Anglia have yielded the richest treasures found in Great Britain" - photos - By the Sutton Hoo Society - http://www.suttonhoo.org/

Thetford Forest Archaeological Survey __ Learn about this survey and the man who is doing it by himself because he believes in the value of the area. You will find maps, methodology, links to related materials and much more. - illustrated - From Paul Brooker - http://spamandchips.net/archaeology/index.htm 

TimeWatch - Defending the past __ "Described by English Heritage as the most important ancient site between Stonehenge and the Orkneys, many people are shocked to learn that the entire area is subject to extensive quarrying, with proposals that aim to surround the major monuments by gravel quarries, this will drop the land surface by up to 7m, leaving behind only the major monuments surrounded by lakes - A devastating landscape transformation and a sad loss to World heritage." Learn about this remarkable effort to save an important part of the human past. an effort important to us all, not just to the United Kingdom. - illustrated - From timewatch.org - http://www.timewatch.org/ 

The Towton Project__ Details the archaeological studies of a mass grave at the Towton battlefield. The battle was pivotal in the War of the Roses that confirmed the Yorkist Edward IV's accession to the throne of England - From the University of Bradford - http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/archsci/depart/report97/towton.htm

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