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• Wharram Percy, Yorkshire Ken Tompkins draws on his experience as Chief Guide there to explain the discovery of this deserted medieval village. Plan, photographs, reconstruction drawing.
  
• Strome Castle, Wester Ross Excavations by Glasgow University Archaeology Research Division of a castle reportedly blown up in 1602.
  
• Canterbury Cathedral An article from Current Archaeology on the discovery by Canterbury Archaeological Trust of a major Anglo-Saxon cathedral under the nave of Canterbury Cathedral.
  
• Soutra, Midlothian Brief mention of the excavation of a 14th-century Augustinian hospital, with a photograph of a related standing building. From Nick Taylor's guide to Midlothian, hosted by Heriot-Watt University.
  
• Greyfriars Monastery in Lanark, Scotland Excavation by Lanark and District Archaeological Society in 1999. Plan and history of the site; photographs and description of the excavation and finds.
  
• Historic Churches of Wales A survey by Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust of all pre-nineteenth century churches across Wales. Also an online version of the Cadw booklet Caring For Church Archaeology.
  
• Sculptured Stones of Early Medieval Scotland The University of Glasgow records these monuments using traditional and digital techniques, including 3D modelling. Examples on-line require a VRML viewer.
  
• Jorvik Viking Centre Built on the site where the York Archaeological Trust found the amazingly well-preserved remains of part of Viking Jorvik (York). A massive range of evidence was recovered and has been used to recreate every last aspect of everyday life.
  
• Cathedral Hall, Dunblane An illustrated report by the Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust on excavations in 1994 that uncovered foundations of the bishop's palace, of which a reconstruction drawing is given.
  
• Canterbury Cathedral An illustrated report by Kevin Blockley and Paul Bennett on the discovery by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust of remains of the Anglo-Saxon cathedral. Plan and reconstruction drawing.
  
• Rushen Abbey Photographs of the 1999 excavations and some archival images from Manx Archaeology pages.
  
• Rushen Abbey Brief interim report by the University of York on its programme of excavation and survey at this Cistercian house on the Isle of Man.
  
• Tintagel Excavations 1998 Illustrated outline of the discoveries at Tintagel by Professor Christopher Morris of the Department of Archaeology, University of Glasgow, including the inscription that caused media excitement.
  
• Ramsey Abbey In 1998 Cambridgeshire County Council Archaeological Field Unit excavated what was probably the outer court. Ramsey Abbey School describes the dig and hosts a preliminary report and brief history by the unit.
  
• Medieval Mills Gwynedd Archaeological Trust outlines its project to identify the location of the medieval mills in north-west Wales.
  
• Newcastle Medieval Quayside Explore the Medieval heritage of the Quayside in Newcastle upon Tyne in 360 degree panoramas, history and archaeological plans, courtesy of Karl Brix Zinglersen.
  
• Bamburgh Research Project Investigating the archaeology of the Bamburgh area, including an Anglian cemetery and Bamburgh castle. Project members, history of Bamburgh, reports on results to date.
  
• Medieval Bridges at Hemington Quarry, Leicestershire Illustrated report on the bridge remains exposed by quarrying. Part of a study of the floodplain of the River Trent by Dr C.R. Salisbury and the Leicestershire Archaeological Unit. Hosted by English Heritage.
  
• Discovering a Kingdom of the Picts Press release from York University outlining the discovery of settlement at Portmahomack, Scotland, which was in turn a Pagan fort, a Christian monastery and a Viking port.
  
• Spitalfields, London Excavation by the Museum of London of the medieval Priory and Hospital of St Mary Spital. Location plan, detail from 1550s map, brief history and bibliography, artist's reconstruction, dig diary, medieval skeletons, team members.
  
• The Whittlewood Project Study based at the University of Birmingham of medieval settlements and landscapes in the Whittlewood area, on the Northamptonshire/Buckinghamshire border. Project aims, fieldwork, historical research, parish survey, events, feedback form and application to join the research group.
  
• Caerlaverock Castle A day-by-day account of the 1999 excavations by the Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust, with plenty of photographs.
  
• Dunadd Glasgow University reports on its excavation of the royal hillfort, capital of the early Scottish kingdom of Dal Riata. Resume of Oxbow Monograph. Site archive in pdf format (Acrobat reader required.)
  
• Dolforwyn Castle Little remained above ground of this 13th-century castle built by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd before excavations by the University of York. History, interim report, publications, details for volunteer diggers.
  
• Clay Hill Excavation report and history from the Sussex Archaeological Society of this 12th-century ring-work, deduced to be the remains of an adulterine castle of the civil war period.
  
• Castle Tioram, Scotland Project to conserve the ruined Castle Tioram. Professional, scholarly reports by Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division on the building and its sometimes colourful history, illustrated with scale plans and photographs.
  
• Ancient Arts of Anesthesia Are Unlocked Report that excavation of the medieval Soutra Hospital near Edinburgh showed that some 200 herbs and spices were used as medicines, reproduced in Today's Healthy News.
  
• Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk Excavation of a granary, barn, kilnhouse, malthouse and brewhouse. Summary with plan provided by Archaeological Texts, with supplement on monastic brewing.
  
• Monastic Landscapes Gwynedd Archaeological Trust outlines its project to establish a methodology for the assessment, evaluation and recording of components of the monastic landscape throughout Wales.
  
• Hyde Abbey Winchester Council outlines the discoveries on the site of Hyde Abbey and the attempt to find King Alfred's tomb. Plan of the east end of the abbey church, history.
  
• Symon's Castle, Welsh Borders 13th-century motte and bailey castle excavated by the Archaeology Department, University of Glasgow and the Continuing Education Department, University College of Wales Aberystwyth, who present 3D reconstruction models.