Local
Aberystwyth and District Archaeological Society, Architectural & Archaeological Society of Durh, Axe Valley Archaeological Association, Ballyclare and District Historical Society, Bath & Camerton Archaeological Society (BACAS), Bedford Archaeological and Local History Society, Bedfordshire Archaeological Council, Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Societ, Birmingham's Young Archaeologists Club, Brigantes Nation
Student
Bangor Archaeological Society, Birkbeck College Archaeological Society, Bournemouth University Archaeological Society, Oxford University Archaeological Society, Queen's University Belfast Archaeology Societ, Sheffield University Archaeology Society, St Andrews University Student Archaeological Socie, Surrey Archaeological Society, Trinity College Carmarthen Archaeology Society, University of Birmingham Archaeology Society
Aerial Archaeological Research Group
A forum for the exchange of ideas and information on aerial archaeology. British based, but has international membership. Bi-annual newsletter, and events.
Anglo-Israel Archaeological Society
Promotes lectures in the UK, publishes an annual Bulletin and provides travel grants. The lecture programme and Bulletin contents list are online, together with details of the committee and membership.
Archaeological Ceramic Building Materials Group
Discussion list, register of interests, bibliographies, events, paper by Kurt Hunter-Mann. Hosted by Brick and Tile Services, York.
Association for Environmental Archaeology
For the study of past human interaction with the environment through archaeology and related disciplines. Events, newsletter, abstracts of its journal 'Environmental Archaeology'.
Association for Industrial Archaeology
Study, preservation and presentation of Britain's Industrial Heritage. Publishes AIA Industrial Archaeology Review: subject index of volumes 1-19 and abstracts of recent volumes online.
Association for Roman Archaeology
A charity offering a bi-annual bulletin, free entry to Roman monuments and museums, excursions with professional archaeologists, annual dinner and lecture.
Association for the Study and Preservation of Roma
Annual journal Mosaic: contents list of current volume. Project: a complete catalogue of the Roman Mosaics of Britain. News, illustrated articles, book reviews.
Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Sur
The professional body for all those concerned with imaging, recording, surveying or presenting the past.
Association of Local Government Archaeological Off
Aims to represent all archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks throughout England and Wales. Activities; committees; brief guide to archaeology in local government.
British Archaeological Association (BAA)
For the study of archaeology, art and architecture. Annual conference at an important medieval center, collating recent research on the major building(s) thereof, published as BAA Conference Transactions (list of titles online). Lecture program, scholarships.
British Brick Society
Promotes the study and recording of the archaeology and history of bricks, brickmaking and brickwork. Activities, membership application form.
British Cave Research Association
A registered charity promoting the study of caves. Organizes a program of meetings including the UK national caving conference and an events diary.
Council for Independent Archaeology
Established to assist amateur archaeologists and local archaeological societies. Offers its history, subscription details, conferences and meetings, reports and proposals. Located in the UK.
Early Materials Forum
An informal organization with an interest in the analytical study of archaeological and historical materials, , including glass, ceramics, metals, resins, textiles, stone and pigments. Organizers, meetings.
Egypt Exploration Society
Publications, news, excavation reports and contact information concerning this British Egyptological society.
Finds Research Group
Forum for those interested in or researching artefacts from AD700-1700. Conferences, information sheets on different types of artefact (listed).
Historical Metallurgy Society
Forum for exchange of information and research in the subject. Annual conference. Publishes annual journal Historical Metallurgy (contents list of all volumes.)
Institute of Field Archaeologists
Features an overview of the organization, conference news, publications, membership services, application forms and subscription costs, and a weekly jobs bulletin. Located at the University of Reading.
Manchester Ancient Egypt Society
For those interested in Ancient Egypt. Lecture program, meetings and visits to museums.
Medieval Pottery Research Group
For those with an interest in pottery vessels made, traded, and used in Europe between the end of the Roman period and the 16th century. Annual conference. Annual journal Medieval Ceramics (illustrated abstracts of current volume.)
Medieval Settlement Research Group
Includes archaeologists, geographers, historians and others interested in the subject, meetings, and an annual report.
Nautical Archaeology Society
Training in Scotland. Page hosted by the University of St Andrews.
Neolithic Studies Group
Loose-knit group of archaeologists, mainly from Britain and the Atlantic seaboard countries of the European Union, with an interest in the Neolithic period. Meetings. Recent newsletters online.
Palestine Exploration Fund
Promotes research into the Levant, including its archaeology. Current and past research, events, lecture program, publications, collections and grants.
Quaternary Research Association
For archaeologists, botanists, civil engineers, geographers, geologists, soil scientists, zoologists and others interested in research on the Quaternary. Most members are in Great Britain, but membership extends to most European countries, North America, Africa and Australasia.
Rescue: The British Archaeological Trust
An independent charitable organization supporting the preservation of UK archaeological heritage. Publishes 'Rescue News': contents list online.
Royal Archaeological Institute
A leading national society, interested in all aspects of the archaeological, architectural and landscape history of the British Isles. Council members listed. Publishes the annual 'Archaeological Journal': contents list of recent volumes online. Other publications, lectures, field excursions, and annual summer meeting.
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Mon
Responsible for the National Monuments of Record Wales. Databases on archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales.
Society for Interdisciplinary Studies
UK-based organization with worldwide membership, interested in radical approaches in the fields of cosmology, geology, catastrophism and ancient history. Publishes the journal 'Chronology and Catastrophism Review' (contents of all issues listed online).
Society for Landscape Studies
Holds conferences, seminars and field meetings. Publishes the journal 'Landscape History': abstracts of recent volumes and contents lists of all others.
Society for Medieval Archaeology
Newsletter, research funds administered by the society for which applications can be made, membership fees, brief details of the society's journal and monograph series.
Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology
Conferences, newsletters, international journal 'Post-Medieval Archaeology'. Site hosted by the CBA.
Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies
Publishes 'Journal of Roman Studies' and 'Britannia' and monographs (abstracts online). Activities, lectures, grants.
Society of Antiquaries of London
Founded in 1717. Its elected members are concerned with the antiquities and history of the UK and other countries. Information on its library, grants, publications.
South Worcestershire Archaeological Group (SWAG)
Aims to record the archaeological landscape of Worcestershire through earthwork surveys, fieldwork, hedgerow recording and documentary research. SWAG also organizes a program of winter lectures and a wide range of field trips and visits.
Study Group for Roman Pottery
For the study of pottery of the Roman period in Britain. Annual conference, meetings. Publishes the Journal of Roman Pottery Studies - contents online. Newsletter, Roman pottery information.
Subterranea Britannica
A society for those interested in man-made and man-used underground space - from deneholes to dug-outs and from souterrains to subways.
The British Association of Biological Anthropology
Promotes the study of human bioarchaeology. Committee, constitution, newsletter, conference,and Annual Review (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The Prehistoric Society
Concerned with prehistory world-wide, its membership is drawn from many countries. Newsletters online, lectures, events, grants, merchandise.
The Royal Irish Academy
The principal learned society in Ireland: subjects include archaeology. Staff, committees, awards, conferences, research projects, library and publications.
Theoretical Archaeology Group 1999 Conference
At the School of History and Archaeology, Cardiff University. Descriptions of sessions, contacts.
United Kingdom Institute for Conservation Archaeo
The representative body for professional conservators. Archaeology section officers, news, publication list. Online version of 'Guidance for Archaeological Conservation Practice'.
Young Archaeologists' Club
For anyone between the ages of 9-16. Local branches, National Archaeology Days, interview with Mick Aston.