Useful links
The Department of Archaeology is a leading centre for the study of archaeology and one of the top departments in the world. They are an inclusive, vibrant and international community, with expertise in a wide range of areas and important strengths in field and landscape archaeology, archaeological science, and museums and heritage studies.
Finds Research Group
The Finds Research Group (FRG) is a forum for people interested in or researching artefacts of the Anglo-Saxon, Viking, medieval and post-medieval periods. They provide a means by which we can all communicate and discuss topics relevant to the subject of finds identification and interpretation. Membership is open to everyone interested in finds of the period.
The Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture
The Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Stone Sculpture identifies, records and publishes in a consistent format, English sculpture dating from the 7th to the 11th centuries. Much of this material was previously unpublished, and is of crucial importance in helping identify the earliest settlements and artistic achievements of the early medieval and Pre-Norman English.
Dive into Durham
The Dive into Durham project is an important multi-period underwater archaeological site in Durham City, England yielding a significant collection of everyday material culture totalling over 14,500 objects. It has been described as: described as ‘A major research facility, probably the largest collection of late- and post-medieval finds in the North of England: a unique regional/national resource'.
Nautical Archaeology Society
The Nautcal Archaeology Society's mission is to research, record and protect our threatened underwater and coastal heritage for the benefit of everyone. They strive to involve everyone in our mission to Protect, Record and Research all forms of nautical heritage whilst maintaining the highest ethical standards.
The Portable Antiquities Scheme
The Portable Antiquities Scheme is run by the British Museum and Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales to encourage the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales. Every year many thousands of archaeological objects are discovered, many of these by metal detector users, but also by people whilst out walking, gardening or going about their daily work. Finds recorded with the Scheme help advance knowledge of the history and archaeology of England and Wales.
Council for British Archaeology
The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is a UK wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. They run the Young Archaeologists’ Clubs for young people aged 8-16 and the annual Festival of Archaeology to encourage the exploration of the places and spaces around us and their stories.
Newcastle University School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Located in the vibrant capital of the North East of England and on the edge of the Roman Empire, Newcastle University offers a unique setting for historians, archaeologists, classicists and ancient historians to work together, studying the past to inform the future. Their expertise covers all regions and time periods of human history.
Newcastle University School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
“Planning and Landscape: Knowledge about designed environments can often get separated into disconnected professions with specialised languages and habits. In contrast, our School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape both addresses our professions and works beyond them”.
Northumbria University - Architecture, Landscape and Built Environment
The Department of Architecture and Built Environment (ABE) operates at the intersection of culture and technology, engineering and society, and art and design in local, regional, and global contexts.
Bamburgh Research Project
“… an independent, non-profit archaeological project investigating Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland…. Since 1996 we have been working to uncover the history of this fascinating castle and its environs, from prehistory to the present day. We aim, through our work, to bring the past to life for everyone”.
Vindolanda Trust
“The aims of the Vindolanda Trust, which have remained to this day, were for the archaeological research of the site, making the structures and artefacts available to the interested public, especially educational groups, and engaging with people from all walks of life”.
Historic England
"We are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment. We do this by: championing historic places, identifying and protecting our heritage, supporting change, understanding historic places and providing expertise at a local level”.
English Heritage
“As a charity, English Heritage care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it’s why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to play, learn and create” Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Find out about our work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive”.
The National Trust
We’re Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy. Find out about our work to tackle climate change, protect historic sites and help people and nature thrive.
