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• Archaeology RheeSearch Group

  http://www.rheesearch.org.uk/
  A Landscape Archaeology group providing geophysics (magnetometry and resistivity) services to community groups in South Cambridgeshire.

• Brigantes Nation

  http://brigantesnation.com/
  An informal group whose original focus on this Iron Age tribe has spread to encompass other areas and periods. Timeline, illustrated reports on hill forts and gazetteer of vitrifed forts.

• Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society

  http://www.brightonarch.org.uk/
  An amateur group promoting the study, recording and preservation of local heritage. Aims, annual archaeological reports, field unit, activities, picture gallery.

• Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society

  http://www.bgas.org.uk/
  History and antiquities of the city of Bristol and county of Gloucestershire. Membership, library, meetings, publications: Transactions (contents of recent volumes listed; full index online); Gloucestershire Record Series (listed).

• Cambridge Antiquarian Society

  http://www.camantsoc.org/
  Founded in 1840 to provide access to local history in its widest sense for local people. Publishes Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society.

• Chepstow Archaeological Society

  http://www.chepstow.org.uk/
  A amateur organization covering the Chepstow area; historically Monmouthshire/Gwent. Aims, program, and membership form.

• Chester Archaeological Society

  http://www.chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk/
  Founded in 1849. Excursions, lectures, journal.

• City of London Archaeological Society

  http://www.colas.org.uk/
  A registered charity. Activities, lectures, news, illustrated bulletins on the Thames Archaeological Survey, quarterly magazine Context.

• Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society

  http://cumbriapast.com/
  Archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions of the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, and the Furness Peninsula. Publishes annual Transactions (contents list of recent volumes on-line) and other series.

• Derbyshire Archaeological Society

  http://www.derbyshireas.org.uk/
  Derbyshire's past life and visual heritage. Divided into sections: Archaeological Research Group, Architectural; Industrial Archaeological, Local History. Events, lecture program, library, annual journal: online, and a searchable index for vols 1-119 (1879-1999).

• East Dorset Antiquarian Society

  http://www.dorset-archaeology.org.uk/
  An amateur society for those interested in local archaeology and history. Location, aims, current program of lectures and walks, and recent excavations.

• Fen Edge Archaeology Group

  http://www.feag.co.uk/
  Group of amateur archaeologists interested in the archaeology of the area covering the parishes of Willingham, Rampton, Cottenham, Landbeach and Waterbeach. Includes information, events and how to join.

• Friends of West Stow

  http://www.oldcity.org.uk/stowfriends/index.php
  Formed to promote, support, assist and improve an Anglo-Saxon settlement. Provides details of activities, news, membership, training, and events.

• Glasgow Archaeological Society

  http://www.glasarchsoc.org.uk/
  Promotes awareness of archaeology through lectures, publications, field visits and other activities. Details of its current program. Contents list of the Scottish Archaeological Journal.

• Hendon and District Archaeological Society

  http://www.hadas.org.uk/
  Offering excavations, lectures, visits and other activities in the London Borough of Barnet. Program of activities, officers, publications, membership application.

• Kent Archaeological Society

  http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/
  Devoted to the history and archaeology of the ancient county of Kent. Includes benefits and types of membership, an application form, and an annual report.

• Lancaster Archaeological and Historical Society

  http://www.britarch.ac.uk/lahs/LAHS.htm
  Offers lecture meetings and field trips and publishes the annual journal Contrebis - contents and sample articles online. Includes membership and program details.

• Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society

  http://www.le.ac.uk/lahs/
  Promotes the study of history, archaeology, antiquities and architecture of the county. News, officers, lecture programme and details of its publications, some of which are online.

• London and Middlesex Archaeological Society

  http://www.lamas.org.uk/
  History, archaeology and historic buildings of London and Middlesex. Helps to monitor the state of historic buildings and monuments in Greater London. Lectures, conferences, publications: annual transactions, special papers (abstracts of some on-line.)

• Manshead Archaeological Society of Dunstable

  http://www.manshead.org.uk/
  For the study of the prehistory and history of South Bedfordshire and adjoining areas by archaeological methods. Outline of activities.

• North of Scotland Archaeological Society

  http://www.nosas.co.uk/
  Formed in 1998, outlines activities, aims, and membership details. Find a list of publications and a message board.

• Northamptonshire Archaeological Society

  http://northants-archaeology.org.uk/
  History and archaeology of the county. Events program. Publications: Northamptonshire Archaeology (contents of recent volumes listed online); Newsletter.

• Orpington and District Archaeological Society

  http://www.odas.org.uk/
  Promotes the study of archaeology in the Upper Cray Valley, Kent, by excavations, meetings and visits. Events, newsletter, publications, local information.

• Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society

  http://www.oahs.org.uk/
  Formed in 1839 and concerned with local archaeology, architecture and history. Lectures, excursions. Publishes the annual Oxoniensia: database with contents list of recent volumes.

• Peeblesshire Archaeological Society

  http://peeblesarchsoc.org.uk/
  A local society that aims to promote public interest in history and archaeology, particularly in the Tweeddale area through lectures, fieldwork, exhibitions, publications and open days.

• Perth Young Archaeologists Club

  http://www.perthyac.freeuk.com/
  The Perth branch of the Young Archaeologists' Club describes its activities.

• Renfrewshire Local History Forum

  http://rlhf.info/
  Umbrella organization formed to bring together archaeological societies in the county with an interest in history and heritage.

• Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne

  http://www.newcastle-antiquaries.org.uk/
  For those interested in the antiquities and local history of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne. History of the society, activities, publications, research grants.

• South Wiltshire Young Archaeologists' Club

  http://www.yac-southwilts.org.uk/
  A branch of the National Young Archaeologsts' Club co-ordinated by the Council for British Archaeology for the South Wiltshire region.

• Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History

  http://www.freightmatters.co.uk/suffolkarch/
  A registered charity promoting interest in archaeology and history in the county of Suffolk. Membership, news, publications, lectures, fieldwork activities, book reviews.

• Surrey Archaeological Society

  http://www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/
  Archaeology and history of the county of Surrey. Excavations, lectures, visits and workshops. Publications include the annual Surrey Archaeological Collections.

• Sussex Archaeological Society & Sussex Past

  http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/
  This active society owns the Fishbourne Roman Palace site and opens several historic properties to the public. News, visitor information, archaeological reports.

• Tameside Archaeological Society

  http://www.tas-archaeology.org.uk/
  Aims to record and preserve the historical standing remains in the borough of Tameside in Greater Manchester. Training, methods, work in progress, membership.

• Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire

  http://www.thorotonsociety.org.uk/
  History, archaeology and antiquities of the historic county of Nottinghamshire. Biography of county historian Dr. Robert Thoroton (1623-78). Lectures, publications: Record Series (listed), Transactions (contents of recent volumes listed.)

• Ulster Archaeological Society

  http://uas.society.qub.ac.uk/
  Aims to advance the education of the public in archaeology and history particularly that of Ulster. Publishes the Ulster Journal of Archaeology. Newsletter, membership, constitution.

• Washingborough Archaeology Group

  http://www.thelovens.co.uk/wag/
  Focuses primarily on field walking as much of this Lincolnshire parish as possible. Parish history and archaeology, fieldwalking results and collaboration with television programmes.

• West Essex Archaeological Group

  http://www.weag.org.uk/
  Includes a description, calendar of events and guestbook.

• Wigan Archaeological Society

  http://www.wiganarchsoc.co.uk/
  Group offering monthly lectures and discussions, summer trip and fieldwork, including excavations. History of Wigan, newsletters, projects, meetings.

• Wolverhampton Archaeology Group

  http://www.tlaloc.demon.co.uk/
  Aims to support and encourage the practice of archaeology in and around the City of Wolverhampton. News, meetings and events.

• Worthing Archaeological Society

  http://www.worthingarch.co.uk/
  Amateur group mainly investigating a Roman Villa in Walberton and the grounds of Parham House in Storrington. Includes details of forthcoming excavations, lectures and events, project designs and post excavation reports, newsletters, image galleries and membership information.

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