Useful Links

Interesting Stuff:

• If you’re interested in what goes into the UAV surveys, this guide talks through everything nicely: http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/infokit/3d/uav-survey
• If you fancy having a go at making some 3D models on your own PC, you can try:
  • VisualSFM: http://ccwu.me/vsfm/
    • Free software that you will need a bit of computing knowledge to get up and running.
  • Agisoft PhotoScan: http://www.agisoft.com/
    • Not free, but you can get a 30-day trial if you want to have a play with this tools that many archaeologists use.
  • Autodesk 123D Catch: http://www.123dapp.com/catch
    • A free online service, you can upload your photos to the website or download the program to run on your own PC.

Online Archaeological Resources:

• Coflein: http://coflein.gov.uk/
• Archwilio: http://www.archwilio.org.uk/
• The Megalithic Portal: http://www.megalithic.co.uk/

 

Archaeology:

• Council for British Archaeology: http://new.archaeologyuk.org/
• Past Horizons: http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/
• Stone Pages: http://www.stonepages.com
• Festival of Archaeology: http://www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk/
• Portable Antiquities Scheme: http://finds.org.uk/
• Young Archaeologists Club: http://www.yac-uk.org/

 

Welsh Archaeological Trusts:

• Gwynedd Archaeological Trust (GAT): http://www.heneb.co.uk/
• Dyfed Archaeological Trust (DAT): http://www.dyfedarchaeology.org.uk/
• Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust (CPAT): http://www.cpat.org.uk/
• Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust (GGAT): http://www.ggat.org.uk/

 

Welsh National Bodies:

• Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW): http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/
• Cadw: http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/
• Natural Resources Wales (NRW): http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

 

Getting Out and About:

• Cadw’s Heritage Walks: http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/HeritageWalks/?lang=en
• Ramblers Wales: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/wales/
• Walks Around Britain: http://www.walksaroundbritain.co.uk/index.html
• Archaeology Walks in Snowdonia: http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting/walking/Archaeological-Walks
• Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) guide to safely enjoying the countryside: http://www.ccw.gov.uk/enjoying-the-country.aspx
• Anglesey Walking Festival: http://www.angleseywalkingfestival.com/index.php
• National Trust: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
• Visit Wales Tourist Information: http://www.visitwales.com/

 

Other Projects:

• MicroPasts: http://crowdsourced.micropasts.org/
• The People’s Collection: http://www.peoplescollectionwales.co.uk/
• Community Archives Wales: http://www.ourwales.org.uk/
• Cymru 1900 Wales: http://www.cymru1900wales.org/