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• - From the Independent, skeletal remains of two mummies buried under the floor of a 3,000-year-old house on the Hebridean island of South Uist.
  
• - A moderated discussion board for history and archaeology with a core interest in the past of the British Isles.
  
• - Commissioned from Bournemouth University by English Heritage. Bulletins online.
  
• - A calculation from inscribed evidance..
  
• - 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.
  
• - The national collection of information about the archaeological, architectural and historical heritage of Wales. The searchable online database requires registration.
  
• - Specialist supplier of tools and services for the archaeologist. Stock list on-line, plus a beginner's guide to archaeological tools.
  
• - 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 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.
  
• - From Ananova, the remains of a 17th century ship have been unearthed on a city river front.
  
• - Simon Gilmour provides an illustrated report with bibliography on recent research on the Isle of Lewis by the University of Edinburgh Department of Archaeology.
  
• - List of events, information on the Scottish Council for Archaeology and Doors Open Day.
  
• - From BBC, precise dating reveals that Seahenge 4,050 years old. Photographs, reconstruction, links.
  
• - A multi-period, multi-disciplinary research project on a typical Norfolk parish. Research areas, illustrated reports, taught courses, supervisory team.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - A major archaeological survey of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Includes information and news about the project.
  
• - Notes about visits to various archaeological sites and regions in the south east of England.
  
• - A series of readable, illustrated articles from the popular magazine take us through the archaeology of Britain from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.
  
• - Bristol University's study of settlement and landscape history from Mesolithic to Early Medieval. Aims, staff, geophysical survey, surface sampling, excavations, fieldwork opportunities, references.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Prof. Aubrey Manning examines possible astronomical alignments in a class of cairns found in northernmost England.
  
• - Guidelines for all those involved in archaeological projects mainly initiated as a result of the town and country planning process.
  
• - Online database of information on archaeology and architecture in Wales, incorporating the Sites and Monuments Record and scheduled monument database.
  
• - Ron Wilcox provides a text-only introduction to archaeological methods and types of evidence and site from Palaeolithic to Medieval.
  
• - 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.
  
• - An English Heritage funded project by Lancaster University Archaeological Unit covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Shropshire.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Online, searchable version of the published bibliography to 1992, provided by the Archaeology Data Service.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Searchable directory of organisations involved in British archaeology, fieldwork and top archaeological tourist sites, produced by Current Archaeology.
  
• - The department responsible for providing advice and expertise in archaeology and archaeological science. Includes summaries of projects funded by the Archaeology Commission.
  
• - The CBA's Archaeology Training Forum provides searchable databases of all types of archaeological courses, fieldwork opportunities and organisations in the UK.
  
• - 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.
  
• - A photographic database of iron age brochs in Shetland, Scotland. Exploring the inter-relation of the brochs and their origin.
  
• - 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.
  
• - London Archaeology community website, for all interested in our city's archaeological and cultural heritage.
  
• - Aiming to inject new technologies into archaeology teaching. Modules, demonstration discs, interactive geophysical survey simulation. Hosted by Glasgow University.
  
• - Online access to the library catalogue of the UK's leading learned society for Archaeology.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - From Ananova, a child who died 3,500 years ago may be Britain's earliest known victim of leprosy.
  
• - For the study and care of Scotland's historic environment. Publishes 'Discovery and Excavation in Scotland'. Activities, newsletter. Hosted by the CBA.
  
• - From BBC, scientists analyse fat residues on pots to show ancient Britons were keeping animals for milk at least 6,500 years ago.
  
• - 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
  
• - From the BBC, final section of a 15th Century trading vessel discovered preserved in mud by a south Wales river is removed by archaeologists.
  
• - Maintains the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record with information on 15,000 sites. Searchable online database.
  
• - The law in England, Wales and Northern Ireland relating to the handling of treasure trove. Sets out the meaning and ownership of treasure.
  
• - Offers job and course listings, CVs, who's who in the world of UK heritage, and newsletter the Digger.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Searchable excerpts from the Annual Reports of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, hosted by Peter Collinson's Canterbury Tour site.
  
• - Excavation of the new Scottish Parliament Site at Holyrood, Cannongate, Edinburgh, by Headland Archaeology Ltd and the Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust. Staff, history, brief illustrated reports.
  
• - Sarah MacLean lists volunteer and training excavations, and bodies willing to provide work experience for students. Form for submission of projects.
  
• - The survey area covers the former counties of Glamorgan, Brecknockshire and Monmouthshire. Includes tables of original data.
  
• - Promotes and develops standards covering the compilation and organization of 'inventories' of archaeological and architectural heritage. Hosted by the MDA.
  
• - From BBC, archaeologists hope to find important traces of medieval life in Edinburgh as fire-damaged buildings in the are dismantled.
  
• - Complete digital version of the guidelines from English Heritage.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Features include marine archaeology by Colin Martin, a 'Hunt the Ancestor' game and column from Julian Richards, virtual archaeology, A-Z of carbon dating, Piltdown Man and dig reports.
  
• - Annual Report of the Advisory Committee 1996 with appendix: list of current designated wreck sites. Hosted by St Andrew's University.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Virtual tour of the ancient city walls provided by City of York Council.
  
• - The archaeological sites index (ARCHI) is searchable database of thousands of UK sites. Other resources: historical figures and events, glossary, on-line gallery, forum.
  
• - English Heritage provides a general description for each type of historic building, site or monument, with distribution, examples and bibliography. Some photographs.
  
• - 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.
  
• - A surface collection survey carried out in an East Anglian pine forest environment.