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The History of La Palma The History of La Palma
The History of La Palma- A history of La Palma and the Canaries; including its archaeology and abstracts from early writers. ...
Atlantis: The Lost Continent Atlantis: The Lost Continent
Atlantis: The Lost Continent- Discussing the myth that the Canaries are the remnants of the lost continent of Atlantis. ...
Two Enigmatic Petroglyphs on Fuerte Ventura Two Enigmatic Petroglyphs on Fuerte Ventura
Two Enigmatic Petroglyphs on Fuerte Ventura- As a result of a one year research project, the author was able to document about 780 panels of rock art exclusively on Fuerteventura, one of the eastern islands of the Canari ...
Beyond the Beaches of Gran Canaria Beyond the Beaches of Gran Canaria
Beyond the Beaches of Gran Canaria- Article in Archaeology discussing the archaeology of the most populated of the Canary Islands. ...
Number Systems and Calendars of the Berber Populations of Grand Canary and Tenerife Number Systems and Calendars of the Berber Populations of Grand Canary and Tenerife
Number Systems and Calendars of the Berber Populations of Grand Canary and Tenerife- Jose Barrios Garca describes some of the findings of his doctoral dissertation on the mathematical and astronomical practices of 14th- ...
Butser Ancient Farm Butser Ancient Farm
Butser Ancient Farm- An open-air laboratory where experiments into every aspect of prehistoric life are continuously being conducted. ...
Creswell Crags - Home of the Ice Age Hunter Creswell Crags - Home of the Ice Age Hunter
Creswell Crags - Home of the Ice Age Hunter- Creswell Heritage Trust provides an illustrated guide to this limestone gorge honeycombed with caves which have yielded evidence of life during the last Ice Age. Visitor infor ...
I Dig Sheffield I Dig Sheffield
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. ...
The Roman Painted House at Dover, England The Roman Painted House at Dover, England
The Roman Painted House at Dover, England- Roman archaeological site discovered in 1970 by the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit in Dover, and open to the public. ...
English Heritage Archaeology and Survey English Heritage Archaeology and Survey
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. ...
Yorkshire Rock Art Yorkshire Rock Art
Yorkshire Rock Art- Graeme C. presents location maps, photographs and descriptions of Yorkshire's Neolithic and Bronze Age cup and ring rock carvings. ...
Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record
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. Glossar ...
Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa- Guide to Chedworth Roman Villa for exploring and understanding the remains of a large country house of the Roman period. ...
Whitehall Farm Roman Villa and Landscape Project Whitehall Farm Roman Villa and Landscape Project
Whitehall Farm Roman Villa and Landscape Project- Professional archaeologists, students and volunteers are uncovering a Roman villa and bath house complex at Nether Heyford in Northamptonshire. Results, project outline a ...
St. Albans Archaeology and History St. Albans Archaeology and History
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. ...
BBC Radio 4 - Unearthing Mysteries - Tri-Radial Cairns in Northumberland BBC Radio 4 - Unearthing Mysteries - Tri-Radial Cairns in Northumberland
BBC Radio 4 - Unearthing Mysteries - Tri-Radial Cairns in Northumberland- Prof. Aubrey Manning examines possible astronomical alignments in a class of cairns found in northernmost England. ...
Lincolnshire's Archaeology Handbook Lincolnshire's Archaeology Handbook
Lincolnshire's Archaeology Handbook- Guidelines for all those involved in archaeological projects mainly initiated as a result of the town and country planning process. ...
Arbeia Roman Fort at South Shields Arbeia Roman Fort at South Shields
Arbeia Roman Fort at South Shields- An article on the excavation with plans and photographs (one showing the reconstructed gatehouse) originally published in Current Archaeology 133. ...
Defences of Chester Defences of Chester
Defences of Chester- Computer reconstructions of the Roman town walls by Julian Baum and Tim Strickland. ...
Roman Villas in England Roman Villas in England
Roman Villas in England- Britain Express outlines the history and features of Roman villas in England, with diagrams. Brief details of major villas to visit. ...
Anglo-Scandinavian, Medieval and Post-Medieval Urban Occupation at 41–49 Walmgate, York Anglo-Scandinavian, Medieval and Post-Medieval Urban Occupation at 41–49 Walmgate, York
Anglo-Scandinavian, Medieval and Post-Medieval Urban Occupation at 41–49 Walmgate, York- Report by York Archaeological Trust on excavations between August and October 2000 on the industrial hub of medieval York. ...
Roman Roadside Settlement at Nettleton Roman Roadside Settlement at Nettleton
Roman Roadside Settlement at Nettleton- Lincolnshire County Council gives a brief outline of its excavations in conjunction with the Universities of Durham and Sheffield. Plan of Roman Lincolnshire. ...
Gosfield Hall Donkey Gin and Beam Pump Gosfield Hall Donkey Gin and Beam Pump
Gosfield Hall Donkey Gin and Beam Pump- Photographs, description, and restoration plans provided by the Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society. ...
Caistor Roman Town, Norfolk Caistor Roman Town, Norfolk
Caistor Roman Town, Norfolk- Short description of the Roman town of Caistor St Edmund, once Norfolk's capital. Map of the remains. ...
Whittlewood Project Whittlewood Project
Whittlewood Project- Medieval settlements and landscapes in the Whittlewood, Northants area. Project outline, archaeological and historical research, parish surveys. With photos and maps. ...
Performative Practice: Identity and Agency at the Causewayed Enclosures of Windmill Hill and Etton Performative Practice: Identity and Agency at the Causewayed Enclosures of Windmill Hill and Etton
Performative Practice: Identity and Agency at the Causewayed Enclosures of Windmill Hill and Etton- Dissertation by Oliver Harris focusing on these two Neolithic sites. ...
Bones Unearthed at Medieval Ship Site Bones Unearthed at Medieval Ship Site
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. ...
Medieval Ship's Hull is Removed Medieval Ship's Hull is Removed
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. ...
Prehistoric Britons' Taste for Milk Prehistoric Britons' Taste for Milk
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. ...
Seahenge Dated to Spring 2050 BC Seahenge Dated to Spring 2050 BC
Seahenge Dated to Spring 2050 BC- From BBC, precise dating reveals that Seahenge 4,050 years old. Photographs, reconstruction, links. ...
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project
Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project- A multi-period, multi-disciplinary research project on a typical Norfolk parish. Includes details of the research areas, illustrated reports, taught courses and t ...
Archaeology in Birmingham Archaeology in Birmingham
Archaeology in Birmingham- Birmingham City Council's planning archaeologist introduces himself and the city's heritage, outlines council policy, explains its Sites and Monuments Record and describes the latest discoverie ...
Derbyshire Archaeology Derbyshire Archaeology
Derbyshire Archaeology- County Council maintains the Sites and Monuments Record, advises on sites and finds, and provides grants for archaeology. Contact information and outline of services. ...
Buckinghamshire County Council: Archaeology Buckinghamshire County Council: Archaeology
Buckinghamshire County Council: Archaeology- Responsible for the maintenance and development of Buckinghamshire's Historic Environment Record. Information on archaeology and development, historic towns and the historic l ...
Archaeology in East Sussex Archaeology in East Sussex
Archaeology in East Sussex- The county council's archaeology service maintains the Historic Environment Record and advises on planning applications. Offers training and volunteering opportunities. ...
Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls
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, includin ...
A Study of Grimspound A Study of Grimspound
A Study of Grimspound- Remains of a middle Bronze Age settlement on Dartmoor, England. The site consists essentially of a walled enclosure of a little over four acres in area containing the remains of many dwellings whic ...
Southern Quantocks Archaeological Survey Southern Quantocks Archaeological Survey
Southern Quantocks Archaeological Survey- Department of Archaeology, University of Winchester. Outlines the project for its survey of the 100 or so crop mark sites in the area: background, methodology, maps and photograp ...
Iron Age Chariot Unearthed Iron Age Chariot Unearthed
Iron Age Chariot Unearthed- The Hull Daily Mail reports the discovery of a chariot and skeleton at Wetwang, East Yorkshire. Thought to be the burial of an aristocrat from the Parisi tribe. ...
Tests Show Cathedral Timbers are Original Tests Show Cathedral Timbers are Original
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 need ...
Herefordshire Through Time Herefordshire Through Time
Herefordshire Through Time- 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. ...
Silchester Roman Town, Hampshire Silchester Roman Town, Hampshire
Silchester Roman Town, Hampshire- The University of Reading runs a training excavation here every summer. Clickable map of the Roman town showing excavations, photographs, background, interim reports, reconstruction. ...
Anglo-Scandinavian and Roman Remains at 28 - 29 High Ousegate, York, UK Anglo-Scandinavian and Roman Remains at 28 - 29 High Ousegate, York, UK
Anglo-Scandinavian and Roman Remains at 28 - 29 High Ousegate, York, UK- Report by York Archaeological Trust describing evidence for craft industries on the site including leather working, textile production, antler work ...
Bethsaida Today Bethsaida Today
Bethsaida Today- A project weblog of news and team postings, including volunteer experiences. ...
Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral- An illustrated report by Kevin Blockley and Paul Bennett on the discovery by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust of remains of the Anglo-Saxon cathedral. Plan and reconstruction drawing. ...
Humber Archaeology Partnership Humber Archaeology Partnership
Humber Archaeology Partnership- Joint archaeology service for the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Kingston upon Hull City Council. Also a contracting unit. Staff, services, publication list, book reviews, events. ...
Lincolnshire's Archaeology Lincolnshire's Archaeology
Lincolnshire's Archaeology- The County Council's archaeology section describes its services, provides contact details and gives photographs and descriptions of historic sites to visit and other finds. ...
Suffolk's Archaeology Service Suffolk's Archaeology Service
Suffolk's Archaeology Service- Guidance on reporting archaeological objects, procedure for excavations. Publications: An Historical Atlas of Suffolk (introduction online); A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Material from Suffolk. A ...
Dorset County Council: Historic Environment Record Dorset County Council: Historic Environment Record
Dorset County Council: Historic Environment Record- A record of all aspects of the historic environment of the county. It is a public record and enquiries are welcome. ...
Northern Ireland Archaeology Forum Northern Ireland Archaeology Forum
Northern Ireland Archaeology Forum- A network of individuals and organisations aiming to protect, study and promote the historic environment. ...

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