The Directory of British Archaeology

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Northern England

% Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum
Arbeia Roman Fort, Baring Street, South Shields NE33 2BB. Tel: 0191 4544093. Fax: 0191 4276862. F1991
Museum and excavation of a Roman fort. Open day in May. Runs training excavations, but also accepts volunteers. ***

Arbeia Society
Arbeia Roman Fort, Baring Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE33 2BB. Tel: 0191 454 4093. Fax: 0191 427 6862. F1988 Members 110
The South Shields Archaeological & Historical Society. Series of lectures and a one-day conference. A section of the society, 'Cohors V Gallorum', is a re-enactment group that carries out research on early 3rd-century military and civilian life and puts on public displays.

Archaiologia Limited
16 Stanwick Street, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear NE30 4ET. Tel: 0191 257 7717. email: malcom.craik@archaiol.force9.co.uk Web: http://web.onyxnet.co.uk/Christine.Ivory-onyxnet.c o.uk
Services include archaeological data processing and analysis, land surveys, archaeology jobs and people finder, and archaeological holidays. Plans to offer heritage management and genealogical services soon.

Bede's World
Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear NE32 3DY. Tel: 0191 489 2106. Fax: 0191 428 2361. email: susan.mills@bedesworld.co.uk. Web: http://www.bedesworld.co.uk
The Museum of Early Medieval Northumbria focuses on the life and times of the Venerable Bede. There is also a 15 acre 'Anglo-Saxon' farm on which elements of secular life in Bede's time are being recreated, including cultivation of ancient cereals, rare breeds of animals and reconstruction of timber buildings. The museum received a £3m lottery award and will begin to build the final phase of the project in 1999.

Brigantia Archaeological Practice
Britannia Chambers, 18a Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8LZ. Tel/Fax: 01833 630125. F1995
Archaeological consultants and contractors not tied to a specific area. Small numbers of volunteers sometimes accepted by special arrangement. *

Carlisle Archaeological Unit
Carlisle City Council, Civic Centre, Carlisle CA3 8QG. Tel: 01228 23411. Fax: 01228 511216. F1977 Staff=7+13
Urban and rural evaluations, excavations, building survey, publications, mainly in Cumbria. Major urban millennium project, with a training excavation in 1999. Occasional volunteers accepted. *
CBA, North
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8NP. Tel: 01833 690107. Fax: 0191 384 1336. email: niallhammond@durham.gov.uk Members 270
Twice-yearly news bulletin and two conferences each year, in spring and autumn.

Cohors V Gallorum
See Arbeia Society

Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society
2 High Tenterfell, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4PG. Tel: 01539 728288. Fax: 01539 773439. F1866 Members 795
Programme of winter lectures and summer outings. Several recent publications, including 'Roman Maryport', edited by R.J.A. Wilson, with more publications forthcoming. The Industrial Archaeology section particularly welcomes assistance. *

Cumbria County Council
Economy & Environment, County Offices, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4RQ. Tel: 01539 773428. Fax: 01539 773439
Curator for the county of Cumbria. Maintains computerised Sites and Monuments Record. Provides information and advice relating to all aspects of the archaeological heritage.

Cumbria Industrial Society
Coomara, Carleton, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 0BU. Tel: 01228 537379. Fax: 01228 596986. F1985 Members 100
Evening and outdoor meetings. Publishes a bulletin and organises an annual one-day conference. First volume of occasional papers is in preparation. Undertakes fieldwork and excavation. **

Durham County Council Archaeology Section & SMR
Arts, Libraries & Museums Dept, County Hall, Durham DH1 5TY. Tel: 0191 383 4212. Fax: 0191 384 1336. email: niallhammond@durham.gov.uk
Curator for Co Durham and Borough of Darlington. Maintains Sites and Monuments Record and carries out development control. Also curates the county archaeological collections and displays. Occasionally accepts volunteers, mainly in museum work and SMR enhancement. *

Durham, University of
Dept of Archaeology, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE. Tel: 0191 374 3629. Fax: 0191 374 3619. email: sheila.brown@durham.ac.uk. Web: http://www.dur.ac.uk/archaeology/
Courses cover a wide range of topics in archaeology. Runs a training excavation at Ingram, Northumberland. Fieldwork projects in Syria, Romania, Italy, France and Greece, as well as in UK. Laboratory-based projects as well.

English Heritage Education Service Regional Office
Bessie Surtees House, 41 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JF. Tel: 0191 261 1585.
Geoquest Associates
The Old Vicarage, Castleside, Consett DH8 9AP. Tel: 01207 583576. Fax: 01207 583377. email: post@geofix.demon.co.uk F1991
Provides survey services to the archaeological community. Publishes the InSite program for geophysical data processing and operates the only independent professional archaeomagnetic dating laboratory in the UK. Undertakes assessments, evaluations and excavation. Volunteers and students accepted for training. *

Guisborough and District Archaeological Society
2 Lucerne Drive, Hutton Meadows, Guisborough TS14 8DZ. Tel: 01287 635373. F1972 Members 60
Programme of winter lectures. Visits to sites of interest.

Lanchester Local History Society
c/o 11 St Margarets Drive, Tanfield Village, Stanley, Co Durham DH9 9QW. Tel: 01207 236634. F1968 Members 40
Programme of lectures and outside visits. Publishes annual journal.

Matterdale Historical and Archaeological Society
The Knotts, Matterdale, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0LD. Tel/Fax: 017684 82358. email: swhw80hf@knotts.softnet.co.uk F1994 Members 135
Programme of monthly lectures and field trips. Publishes yearbook and Transactions. A full survey of the surrounding area in association with archaeologists from Edinburgh and Glasgow is planned. Possibly some excavation. *

Morpeth Antiquarian Society
9 Eden Grove, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2UN. Tel: 01670 514792. email: ch@datawright.co.uk F1946 Members 150
Programme of lectures and day trips. Involved in excavation, fieldwalking and local history recording. **

Newcastle University
Last known at Dept of Archaeology, The University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU. Tel: 0191 222 7844. Fax: 0191 222 8561. Web: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/~narchae F1972.

North East Vernacular Architecture Group
Last known at Old Fleece House, Front Street, W Auckland, Co Durham DL14 9HW. Tel: 01388 833214. F1985

Northern Archaeology Group
185 Roche Court, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7QS. F1965
Diving section is exploring the remains of Roman bridges. *

Northguard Roman Research & Living History Society
8 Leechmere Way, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 ODH. Tel: 0191 523 6377. email: eddiebarras@compuserve.com F1989 Members 20
Members dress as Romans in the different uniforms and costumes of the period 100 BC to 5th century AD.
Northumberland County Council, Archaeology Section
Technical Services Directorate, Planning & Environment Division, County Hall, Morpeth NE61 2EF. Tel: 01670 534166. Fax: 01670 533086. email: planning@northumberland.gov.uk F1983 Staff=4
Curator for Northumberland. Maintains computerised Sites and Monuments Record. Provides planning advice and advice to landowners on the management of archaeology, and to owners on their historic buildings. Manages conservation projects. Publishes annual newsletter.

Northumberland National Park Archaeologist
Eastburn, South Park, Hexham NE46 1BS. Tel: 01434 605555. Fax: 01434 600522. email: 100070.1363@compuserve.com
Curator for the Northumberland National Park. Provides advice on conservation, interpretation and planning.

SEARCH Archaeology Group
2 Howe Court, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RH. Tel: 01539 731941. F1981 Members 35
Organises both short and long field trips. A woodland survey for the National Trust and a Milestones for the Millennium Project are planned. *

Sedbergh & District History Society
3 Loftus Manor, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5SQ. Tel: 015396 21106. F1980 Members 300
Work continues on post-excavation analysis leading to publication of a report.

Segedunum Roman Fort
2 Buddle Street, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 6EH. Tel: 0191 2007098. Fax: 0191 2007102
Major excavations in and around Wallsend Roman fort, as part of a £7.5m redevelopment (Lottery funding) of the site with a large new Museum, reconstructed bath house and an archaeological field study centre to open in 2000. Volunteers needed for all aspects of excavation work, although places are limited, especially in Summer. Write for application pack. ***

Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne
Last known at The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ. Tel: 0191 2688625. F1813.

Tees Archaeology
Sir William Gray House, Clarence Road, Hartlepool TS24 8BT. Tel: 01429 523455. Fax: 01429 523477. F1974
Both contractor and curator. Maintains computerised Sites and Monuments Record. Provides policy advice, development control and interpretation. Volunteers welcome. *

Teesside Archaeological Society
Last known at Margrove Heritage Centre, Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn TS12 3BZ. Tel: 01287 610368. F1961.

Tyne and Wear Museums Archaeology Dept
c/o East Lodge, Jesmond Old Cemetery, Jesmond Road, Newcastle NE2 1NJ. Tel: 0191 2816251. Fax: 0191 281 6545
Contractors covering northern England. Services include assessments, excavations, evaluations, watching briefs, surveying and remote sensing. Run training excavations. Potential volunteers should contact W Griffiths at Segedunum, Buddle Street, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne. ***

% Vindolanda Trust
Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 7JN. Tel: 01434 344277. Fax: 01434 344060.
email: vindolandatrust@BTinternet.com.
Web: http://www.yell.co.uk/sites/vindolanda Staff=9+15
Carries out research and museum conservation at Vindolanda and Carvoran on Hadrian's Wall. Major ongoing excavations. Volunteers accepted, but at present projects are heavily oversubscribed. ***

Young Archaeologists Club, Cleveland Branch
Margrove Heritage Centre, Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn, Cleveland TS12 3BZ. Tel: 01287 610368.

Young Archaeologists Club, Durham Branch
Dept of Archaeology, University of Durham, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE. Tel: 0191 3743642.

Young Archaeologists Club, Kendal Branch
Kendal Museum, Station Road, Kendal LA9 6BT. Tel: 01539 721374 .

Young Archaeologists Club, South Tyneside Branch
Bede's World, Church Bank, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear NE32 3DY. Tel: 0191 4892106.

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