Independent charity aimed at the preservation of the historic environment, promoting education and training in British archaeology. Dependent on subscriptions and donations. We publish RESCUE NEWS 3 times a year and a publications list is available on request.

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.

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)

Open to all who are interested in Roman mosaics. Organises meetings and visits. Publishes newsletters and the journal ‘Mosaic’. Engaged in production of a corpus of Roman mosaics.

Icon is the lead voice for conservation of the cultural heritage in the UK. It was formed by the merging of 5 organisations, one of them UKIC. Archaeological interests are now taken care of by the Archaeology Group of Icon, which seeks to promote and develop archaeological conservation through meetings, publications and links with related… [Continue Reading]

The aim of the Society is to promote the study of Hadrian’s Wall, The Roman army and Roman frontiers in general.

The largest non-specialist, non-exclusive national society in the UK. Publishes The Archaeological Journal annually. One day Spring and Autumn meetings and one week Summer Meetings. Occasional seminars. Monthly Lecture Programme October-May. Research Grants Awarded Annually.

contact Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum

Our foremost archaeological society with an excellent library. In its fine premises next door to the Royal Academy, the Society acts as host to many other organisations and conferences, and plays an important role in providing a forum for archaeology and the historic environment.

Training programme, annual conference in November. Publish newsletter and other publications.

The Standing Conference of Archaeological Unit Managers (SCAUM) exists to assist archaeological managers and to promote best practice. It publishes the ‘Health and Safety in Field Archaeology’ manual and is currently preparing a manual dealing with all aspects of employment in archaeology. SCAUM also publish a series of occasional papers on professional and commercial issues.… [Continue Reading]

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… [Continue Reading]

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

The national archaeology society of Scotland. Full programme of lectures and conferences. Publishes a newsletter twice a year, an annual volume of Proceedings, a series of monographs and Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports (SAIR). It administers various research funds and grants. Fellows have privileged use of the NMS Library.

A special interest group for all people interested in artefacts of Roman date other than pottery. Meetings are held twice a year, generally in spring and autumn, usually on a Monday. Occasional weekend meetings. Publishes newsletter, ‘Lucerna’, twice a year.

A statutory consultee on listed building consent applications in England and Wales. Three newsletters and annual volume of transactions published annually. In working partnership with The Friends of Friendless Churches which owns 38 disused but historic churches, half in England, half in Wales.

The Society provides a forum for the exchange of information and research in metallurgical history. HMS covers all aspects of the history of metals and associated materials from prehistory to yesterday. It publishes Historical Metallurgy. It holds two meetings each year, mainly for members and occasional other meetings.

The Advisory Board for Redundant Churches was established in 1969 as the independent statutory advisor to the Church Commissioners on churches proposed for redundancy, and former Anglican churches subject to the Pastoral Measure. The Board gives advice on the interest, quality and importance of churches and their contents, and the alteration and conversion of churches… [Continue Reading]

The aim of this annual event is for young people and their families to be encouraged to visit sites of archaeological/historical interest or museums/heritage and resource centres, to see archaeology in action and take part in activities on-site. Activities typically include: site tours, excavations, artefact handling, surveying, coin striking, themed food, Roman games, object identification,… [Continue Reading]

To promote the study of the history of gardening, landscape gardening and horticulture in all its aspects. To promote the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens & designed landscapes, & to advise on their restoration. To encourage the structure for the creation of new parks, gardens & designed landscapes. Annual programme of site visits,… [Continue Reading]