Pottery is an invaluable source of evidence for life in the Roman period. This group is interested in all aspects of Roman-period pottery in Britain and beyond. It promotes research by providing a forum for debate and exchange of information. The group organises regional meetings and an annual conference, publishes guidelines, regular newsletters and the [...]

The Society is concerned with the study of old pewter, its history, manufacture and social context. It can advise on care and conservation.

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Organises a Spring Conference and publishes an Annual Report. Has published Medieval Rural Settlements – A Policy on their Research, Survey, Conservation and Excavation. The Group recently oversaw a landscape research project (2000-5) in the Whittlewood area on the Bucks/Northants border to follow those at Wharram Percy, Raunds and Shapwick – see the website at [...]

The AEA is an international association for those interested or actively working in the field of environmental archaeology. Each year, members receive two issues of our journal, Environmental Archaeology, The Journal of Human Palaeocology and four newsletters updating them on recent publications, forthcoming conferences and job opportunities. The Association also holds an annual conference and [...]

Formed to promote the study and conservation of places of worship for all faiths and denominations. High standards of research are encouraged through its journal Church Archaeology & the annual conference exploring the application of archaeological & art historical expertise to the protection of the buildings, material culture and burial grounds.. Contributes to development of [...]

Open to all those with an interest in beads, their manufacture, materials and applications. Holds five meetings a year and publishes a newsletter five times a year. Send SAE for membership form.

Registered Charity supporting Roman archaeology. The Board of Trustees allocates grants to selected archaeological projects and also for student travel. Members receive free entry passes to many museums and Roman sites across Britain. Archaeological educational tours and field study days are organised for members every season. The ARA Bulletins and newsletters are published regularly.

Carries out research into place-names. Produces a journal and other publications on place-names.

Active research into all aspects of archery, from the earliest times. Two meetings a year, newsletters and an annual journal. Large membership spread over 13 countries. Members are assisted with their individual research. Website includes a members only discussion forum.

The equivalent of the Council for British Archaeology in Scotland. Promotes informed opinion concerning the study and conservation of Scotland’s archaeological heritage. It is a membership society, members being local archaeological, historical and amenity societies, museums and other bodies, and individuals. Members receive ‘Discovery and Excavation in Scotland’ annually, and ‘Scottish Archaeological News’ 3 times [...]

Investigates underground spaces, both man-made and man-used underground spaces of al types & periods.

Promotes research into all aspects of the archaeology and history of bricks, brick making and brick buildings. Members come from many backgrounds, predominantly from the UK, but also from abroad. 3-4 outings a year, newsletter BBS Information(ISSN 0960-7870) published 3 per year. Subscription ?10 per annum. Membership form on the website

Research group founded to bring together people with an interest in the pottery vessels made, traded and used in Europe between the end of the Roman period and the 18th century. Annual conference and journal (Medieval Ceramics).

We are a small group of dedicated archaeologists who with others are focusing our knowledge on this subject. We intend to publish (via the internet), challenging new theories based upon factual data about the British Navy and other Roman Navies. As well as to run two pairs of workshops per year, for which we have [...]

British branch of l’Association Internationale pour l’Histoire du Verre. One-day and weekend meetings. Publishes newsletter ‘Glass News’ twice a year.

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Research into military sites. Has its own library and extensive archive on fortifications. Publishes the journal ‘Aldis’. Undertakes excavations when necessary. (WRONG TEL. NO, NO RECORD OF EXISTENCE)

The Institute gives archaeologists the status to practise as recognised professionals. It develops and advertises standards and guidance for archaeological work, promotes high standards of vocational training, represents the profession to government and other bodies, provides an exchange of information and provides services for its members.