The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (usually shortened to the United Kingdom, the UK and Britain) is a country Countries within a country, Number 10. Accessed May 29 2006 Member States: United Kingdom, UK Presidency of the EU 2005. Accessed May 29 2006. "United Kingdom", Encyclopædia Britannica Accessed May 29 2006 and sovereign stateUK or GB?, Directgov (UK government website); accessed May 29 2006 occupying Great Britain and the northeast of Ireland off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. Its territory and population are primarily situated on the island of Great Britain, but it also shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland on the island of Ireland. The United Kingdom is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and its ancillary bodies of water- the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea.
The United Kingdom is a political union made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom also has several overseas territories, including Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands. The Crown has a relationship with the dependencies of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands; they are part of the British Islands but not part of the United Kingdom. A constitutional monarchy, the United Kingdom has close relationships with fifteen other Commonwealth Realms that share the same monarch — Queen Elizabeth II — as head of state.
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Council for British Archaeology - Gateway to British archaeology online. Press cuttings service, message forum, fieldwork opportunities. Popular magazine 'British Archaeology' (news sections available immediately online, other content two months later), CBA Briefing online. Large directories of links and email.
Buildings - Works with others to improve understanding of England’s historic environment, from prehistory to present-day. Includes an overview of historic buildings and landscapes, current projects, programs and publications.
An Outline of British Archaeology - Ron Wilcox provides a text-only introduction to archaeological methods and types of evidence and site from Palaeolithic to Medieval.
Archaeo-Astronomical Tables of Prehistoric Sites in South Wales - The survey area covers the former counties of Glamorgan, Brecknockshire and Monmouthshire. Includes tables of original data.
Meta Description: [ A brief introduction to an archaeo-astronomical survey of prehistoric sites in South Wales ]
Archaeological Investigations Project - English Heritage commissioned Bournemouth University to compile a catalogue of archaeological fieldwork in England 1990-1994. Project team, with map of counties covered by each.
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Archaeology Handbook - Searchable directory of organisations involved in British archaeology, fieldwork and top archaeological tourist sites, produced by Current Archaeology.
Archaeology in Lewis - Simon Gilmour provides an illustrated report with bibliography on recent research on the Isle of Lewis by the University of Edinburgh Department of Archaeology.
Ben Lawers Historic Landscape Project - Uses geophysics, underwater archaeology, soil morphology, grazing and woodland history, place-name studies and oral and settlement history to gain a greater understanding of the Ben Lawers area.
Bestwall Quarry Archaeology Project - Since 1992 local volunteers have been excavating this quarry in Dorset, which has yielded evidence from mesolithic to modern. Project history and management, findings, photographs.
Bones Unearthed at Medieval Ship Site - From BBC, experts digging up the remains of a 15th century ship from a Newport river uncover two leg bones which they believe were a medieval salvage worker's.
Meta Description: [ Experts digging up the remains of a 15th Century ship from a Newport river uncover two leg bones which they believe were a medieval salvage worker's. ]
British and Irish Archaeological Bibliography - Online, searchable version of the published bibliography covering publications from 1695 to the present day on archaeology and the historic environment, historic buildings, maritime and industrial archaeology, environmental history, and the conservation of material culture.
British Archaeological Jobs Resource - Offers job and course listings, CVs, who's who in the world of UK heritage, and newsletter the Digger.
Meta Description: [ UK Archaeology Site with latest jobs, news and resources, forum and library, also with help for developers in Britain hosted by the British Archaeological Jobs Resource BAJR ]
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CANMORE - On-line access to the database of the National Monuments Record of Scotland, containing details of many thousands of archaeological sites, monuments, buildings and maritime sites.
Canterbury Archaeological Trust Fieldwork - Searchable excerpts from the Annual Reports of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, hosted by Peter Collinson's Canterbury Tour site.
Meta Description: [ Selected pages from the Annual Reports of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, chosen to support Peter Collinson's award winning Canterbury Tour ]
Catalogue of Archaeological Sites in London - Museum of London's searchable on-line catalogue of sites, containing site names, addresses, historical periods represented on each site and descriptions of the main discoveries.
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Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls - Steve Howe of the Black and White Picture Place provides a guide around the Roman and medieval city wall. Map, modern and archival images with description and history, including quotations from primary sources.
Meta Description: [ Wherever you are in the world, we welcome you to our informal, but most informatative and entertaining, 'virtual stroll' around the only complete circuit of Roman/medieval city walls in Britain. Also quotes from 1000 years of visitors to Chester, histories of Chester's old cinemas, theatres and p... ]
Core Archaeological Record Index - Online database of information on archaeology and architecture in Wales, incorporating the Sites and Monuments Record and scheduled monument database.
Meta Description: [ RCAHMW: CARN the public entry-point to the Extended National Database, a national information resource for Welsh archaeology and architecture compiled by archaeological organisations across Wales. ]
Cotswold Archaeological Tools and Services - Specialist supplier of tools and services for the archaeologist. Stock list on-line, plus a beginner's guide to archaeological tools.
Meta Description: [ The archaeology store run by archaeologists for archaeologists. ]
Council for British Archaeology Wales - The national group which represents the general objectives of the CBA in Wales. Activities, newsletter. Publishes Archaeology in Wales - annual journal of archaeological research in Wales.
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Council for Scottish Archaeology - For the study and care of Scotland's historic environment. Publishes 'Discovery and Excavation in Scotland'. Activities, newsletter. Hosted by the CBA.
Meta Description: [ The Council for Scottish Archaeology is a membership organisation providing information about Scottish archaeology. CSA co-ordinates a number of educational projects and initiatives to promote Scotland's archaeological heritage and historic environment. ]
Demolition May Unearth City's History - From BBC, archaeologists hope to find important traces of medieval life in Edinburgh as fire-damaged buildings in the are dismantled.
Meta Description: [ Archaeologists hope to find important traces of medieval life in Edinburgh as fire-damaged buildings in the are dismantled. ]
English Heritage Archaeology and Survey - The department responsible for providing advice and expertise in archaeology and archaeological science. Includes summaries of projects funded by the Archaeology Commission.
Meta Description: [ English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood. ]
Environment and Heritage Service - Built Heritage - Maintains the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record with information on 15,000 sites. Searchable online database.
Meta Description: [ The Built Heritage Directorate identifies records and protects the built, buried and underwater remains of human activity, from prehistoric times to the present. The directorate also manages a number of databases of information and photographs in the Monuments and Buildings Record in Hill Street ... ]
Forest of Dean Archaeological Survey - A major archaeological survey of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Includes information and news about the project.
Meta Description: [ The Archaeology Service undertook an archaeological survey of the Forest of Dean from 2002-2007 ]
Forum on Information Standards in Heritage - Promotes and develops standards covering the compilation and organization of 'inventories' of archaeological and architectural heritage. Hosted by the MDA.
Historic Herefordshire On Line - A huge resource from the Herefordshire Sites and Monuments Record. It includes a county history, database of archaeological sites and gazetteers of castles, chapels, prisons and workhouses.
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Historic Wreck Sites - Annual Report of the Advisory Committee 1996 with appendix: list of current designated wreck sites. Hosted by St Andrew's University.
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I Dig Sheffield - An online guide to archaeology around Sheffield and the Peak District from Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust. Sheffield City Museum's collection, archaeological sites and news. Messageboard.
Meta Description: [ Online guide to the archaeology around Sheffield and the Peak District. ]
Lincolnshire's Archaeology Handbook - Guidelines for all those involved in archaeological projects mainly initiated as a result of the town and country planning process.
Meta Description: [ The Lincolnshire Archaeological Handbook sets out for the first time in the UK practical guidelines for a consistent approach to archaeology within the planning process. ]
London Archaeology - London Archaeology community website, for all interested in our city's archaeological and cultural heritage.
Management of Archaeological Projects - Complete digital version of the guidelines from English Heritage.
Medieval Ship's Hull is Removed - From the BBC, final section of a 15th Century trading vessel discovered preserved in mud by a south Wales river is removed by archaeologists.
Meta Description: [ The final section of a 15th Century trading vessel discovered preserved in mud by a south Wales river is removed by archaeologists. ]
Megalithic Portal and Megalith Map - A blog-based site, welcoming member contributions, mapping prehistoric and ancient sites of Britain and Ireland. More than just megaliths, now including Holy Wells, Pictish Stones, Ancient Crosses, Timber Circles
Meta Description: [ The top destination for Megaliths and Prehistory worldwide. ]
Monuments At Risk Survey - Commissioned from Bournemouth University by English Heritage. Bulletins online.
National Monuments Record of Wales - The national collection of information about the archaeological, architectural and historical heritage of Wales. The searchable online database requires registration.
Meta Description: [ The National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW) holds the national collection of information about the archaeological, architectural and historical heritage of Wales. ]
Popular Archaeology - The archaeological sites index (ARCHI) is searchable database of thousands of UK sites. Other resources: historical figures and events, glossary, on-line gallery, forum.
Prehistoric Britons' Taste for Milk - From BBC, scientists analyse fat residues on pots to show ancient Britons were keeping animals for milk at least 6,500 years ago.
Meta Description: [ Scientists analyse fat residues on pots to show ancient Britons were keeping animals for milk at least 6,500 years ago. ]
RockStanza.info - Photographic Database of Shetland Brochs - A photographic database of iron age brochs in Shetland, Scotland. Exploring the inter-relation of the brochs and their origin.
Meta Description: [ Brochs of Shetland - a photographic database ]
Scottish Archaeology Month - List of events, information on the Scottish Council for Archaeology and Doors Open Day.
Meta Description: [ The Council for Scottish Archaeology is a membership organisation providing information about Scottish archaeology. CSA co-ordinates a number of educational projects and initiatives to promote Scotland's archaeological heritage and historic environment. ]
Seahenge Dated to Spring 2050 BC - From BBC, precise dating reveals that Seahenge 4,050 years old. Photographs, reconstruction, links.
Meta Description: [ Precise dating reveals that Seahenge, the remarkable ring of oak timbers recently uncovered on a UK beach, is 4,050 years old. ]
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project - A multi-period, multi-disciplinary research project on a typical Norfolk parish. Research areas, illustrated reports, taught courses, supervisory team.
Shapwick, Somerset - Intensive study of a parish aiming to discover when the English village developed. Joint project between Professor Mick Aston of Bristol University and King Alfred's College, Winchester, whose students produced this irreverent but informative site.
Society of Antiquaries Library Catalogue - Online access to the library catalogue of the UK's leading learned society for Archaeology.
South Cadbury Environs Project - Bristol University's study of settlement and landscape history from Mesolithic to Early Medieval. Aims, staff, geophysical survey, surface sampling, excavations, fieldwork opportunities, references.
Southern Quantocks Archaeological Survey - King Alfred's College, Winchester, outlines the project for its survey of the 100 or so cropmark sites in the area: background, methodology, maps and photographs. Details of the team and excavation diary.
St. Albans Archaeology and History - Archaeologist Chris Saunders provides an interactive tour of medieval St. Albans via clickable map, and chronology of the city once Roman Verulamium and later a rich abbey.
Talking History - A moderated discussion board for history and archaeology with a core interest in the past of the British Isles.
Meta Description: [ Talking History is a friendly place to discuss history and archaeology of all periods from the Ancient World up to date ]
Teaching Learning Technology Project : Archaeology Consortium - Aiming to inject new technologies into archaeology teaching. Modules, demonstration discs, interactive geophysical survey simulation. Hosted by Glasgow University.
Tests Show Cathedral Timbers are Original - From Guardian Unlimited, in 1222 they had a crisis in Salisbury. Masons were racing ahead raising the walls of the cathedral, but the carpenters were running out of timbers needed for the roof.
The English Heritage Geophysical Survey Database - An on-line index of the archaeological geophysical surveys undertaken by Archaeometry Branch of the Ancient Monuments Laboratory and surveys by others of Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Great Britain.
The Invisible Diggers - Paul Everill's PhD research through the Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton aims to study the state of the commercial sector of the archaeological profession in the UK through the words of those who work, or have worked within it.
Meta Description: [ The Invisible Digger's website: Research by Paul Everill into the reality of UK Contract Archaeology. Includes online survey of UK archaeologists, results and analysis of written submissions and more ]
The Modern Antiquarian - Based on Julian Cope's guidebook of the same name, it contains user-contributed descriptions and images of many archaeological sites in the British Isles, and a forum.
Meta Description: [ The Modern Antiquarian website, based on Julian Cope's epic guidebook of the same name. The web's largest and most popular community-based guide to the ancient sites of the UK & Ireland. News, Images, Fieldnotes, Folklore, Weblinks, Places to stay, Interactive Map. Search by place name, content o... ]
Thetford Forest Archaeology - A surface collection survey carried out in an East Anglian pine forest environment.
Thetford Forest Archaeology - Describes Paul Brooker's fieldwalking project in Breckland, Norfolk and Suffolk. Includes methodology, location maps and finds.
Meta Description: [ The Thetford Forest Archaeological Survey Project. Amateur archaeology in Breckland, Norfolk and Suffolk. A Fieldwalking Project ]
TORC: The Training Online Resource Centre for Archaeology - The CBA's Archaeology Training Forum provides searchable databases of all types of archaeological courses, fieldwork opportunities and organisations in the UK.
Meta Description: [ Homepage of the TORC (Training Online Resource Centre for Archaeology) information service. TORC provides information relating to careers, training, courses, professional development, public involvement and fieldwork for archaeology in the United Kingdom. TORC provides a directory of organisation... ]
Treasure Act 1996 - The law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland relating to the handling of treasure trove. Sets out the meaning and ownership of treasure.
Meta Description: [ This version of the Treasure Act 1996 is published under the authority and superintendence of the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament and Controller of HMSO. It has been prepared to reflect the text as it received Royal Assent. ]
Walk the Timeline with Current Archaeology - A series of readable, illustrated articles from the popular magazine take us through the archaeology of Britain from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.
Meta Description: [ Current Archaeology - Britain's favourite archaeology magazine ]
Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record - A database of images and information about thousands of sites and finds in the county, dating from prehistory through to the 20th century. Discovery Zone for young people. Glossary.
Meta Description: [ Here you can access information about your heritage. Search through our database of known archaeological sites and finds to learn what has been discovered in your neighbourhood. ]
West of Scotland Archaeology Service - Up-to-date news on the latest discoveries and events, search of Sites and Monuments Record, contains information about all known archaeological sites and finds. A prototype system, only the data for Inverclyde Council has been included.
Meta Description: [ West of Scotland Archaeology Service ]
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York City Walls - Virtual tour of the ancient city walls provided by City of York Council.
Meta Description: [ City of York Council - find out about the city's ancient walls or take a virtual walk to learn about their history ]
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