Archaeological Links

The Centre for Applied Archaeology at Salford University is the only university-based archaeology organisation to be located within a School of the Built Environment with unrivalled access to a wide range of skills from planning and surveying, to conservation and 3D visualisation. Their activities have an emphasis on industrial archaeology. The Centre also hosts the Greater Manchester Archaeological Advisory Service.

CBA North West covers the counties of Cheshire and Lancashire, together with Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

GLAS is an independent voluntary association whose aim is to involve local residents of Glossop and Longdendale in the exploration, sharing and dissemination of knowledge of the archaeology and history of Glossop, Derbyshire and the surrounding district.

The Centre hosts the Greater Manchester Archaeological Advisory Service, which acts as the archaeological curator for the ten Districts of Greater Manchester.

A forum for local archaeological societies within Greater Manchester.

Mellor Archaeological Trust web site covering the period 2000 to 2010.

An independent charity with the overall aim to open up the UK’s rich heritage for all and safeguard it for future generations.

The organisation aims to help share information about local archaeology groups in Greater Manchester. You can find out what local groups are up to and how you can volunteer to join them or go on a dig.