Heritage Charities That specialise in Archaeology

To promote the understanding of our heritage through archaeological digs, research, field walks, visits and other methods. To encourage the community to benefit from the physical and mental health that such activities carry. Based in Rossendale we welcome new members, particularly those who can contribute to our knowledge.

The Group promotes and encourages the general education of the public in the study of ceramics, primarily of the Middle Ages. The Group holds meetings, conferences, publishes a journal and disseminates information to: the membership, the general public, other archaeologists, persons in allied fields and communicates the professional requirements of the membership to public and private bodies.

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Education of public in archaeology and history - Maldon. Establishing comprehensive system of field surveys, recording & emergency system to deal with archaeological and historical features threatened with destruction. Securing facilities for conservation, research, publication, exhibitions & liaising with similar bodies.

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Study, investigation, description and preservation of antiquities and historical/archaeological records and heritage, in particular in Staffordshire, and wider, for the education, interest and benefit of the public. By encouraging research, fieldwork, excavation and promoting preservation, and publishing the results. Also arranging meetings, lectures, excursions and visits.

Extending knowledge of local history; preserving objects of beauty and interest*, whether natural or structural; placing archaeological finds in safe keeping; visiting places of interest and providing instructive lectures.

Supports Archaeology undergraduates by way of scholarship

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Archaeology and history in the Maidstone area of Kent.

The group is established to pursue the following objects in the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and the Channel Islands: To advance the study and practice of archaeology; To promote the education of the public in such archaeology; To conduct and/or communicate the results of relevant research; To advance public understanding and care of the historic environment.

To advance the education of the public by the provision and maintenance of a museum in Laxfield for: (a) The preservation and exhibition of specimens of archaeology, geology and natural and social history of the district. (b)The conservation and maintenance of the Museum's collections.

Providing training in techniques of archaeologcal exploration. Organising activities such as digs, fieldwalking, lectures and exhibitions and encouraging the general public to participate in these.Organising an annual Festival of Archaeology and liasing closely with other bodies to further interest and participation in archeaeological discovery.

The Charity undertakes archaeological excavations at the Late Minoan III (Bronze Age) Necropolis of Armenoi, Crete, Greece. It provides ungoing assistance with the publication of this site.

Maintaining a watching brief on the archaeological impact of development in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire and providing advice to relevant bodies in the areas concerned. Providing regular conferences on archaeological and historical themes.

Education/Training for Arts/Culture serving Children, young people, adults, older people and the public generally in respect of archaeological and historical information in the County of Gwent and the Borders.

The preservation of the historical, architectural, artistic, archaeological, constructional and environmental heritage of the Tees Valley area in the form of buildings, land, artefacts, or other objects (including any building as described in Section 290(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971), of particular beauty or interest.

The society has been excavating a Roman villa in Northamptonshire for the past 38 years. It publishes on a regular basis. It also owns & manages a museum, interpreting & displaying the results of excavation & runs a museum education service.

The society seeks to further knowledge regarding local architectural and archaeological heritage, by promoting relevant lectures and visits. In addition it provides advice and limited financial assistance for architectural conservation and archaeological exploration. Grants towards the publication of architectural and archaeological papers may be made.

Informing the public of London's Industrial Archaeology and History

Through lectures, study visits, publications, excavations and fieldwork to educate and promote a knowledge of and interest in archaeology, both generally and with particular reference to Colchester and district

The object of the Society is the education of the public in the history of the former county of Merioneth including archaeology, buildings, family history, folklore, literature and all the various subjects which come under the designation of 'antiquities'.

To advance the study, understanding and enjoyment of the archaeology and history on and around the Isle of Wight, including education of the terrestrial and marine environments; and to advance the conservation of archaeological sites, monuments and material in both the terrestrial and marine environments of the Isle of Wight.

Bishops Waltham Museum Trust maintains a Museum for the curation and exhibition of items of historical and archaeological interest relating to Bishops Waltham and the surrounding area. At present, the museum occupies an historic building in Bishop's Waltham Palace, run by English Heritage. We operate closely with the local community including local schools, and collecting oral histories.

The Society exists to preserve what is known of the village's past through documents, photographs, archaeological finds and artefacts from local industry and family life. The main activities are the operating and maintenance of Wollaston Museum, regular fund-raising events, educational and social events.