Welcome to the new ADS website. There are a number of new features of the website that will make it easier and more enjoyable to use. Please read the 'About' this site section for more details. This site works best with the Firefox,Chrome and Safari browsers. Why not register as a myADS user to take full advantage of the additional features. On registration these personal myADS features become available.
Workbook
Using the tools at the bottom of each page save your favourite resources and regular searches in the myADS Workbook.
History
Your recent exploration of the site and the archives is automatically saved in your myADS History.
Additional services
Registered ADS users can take advantage of a number of additional myADS services, such as tailored email alerts and download of configurable results sets.
September 2016: VAG Dendrochronology Database Updated
The ADS is pleased to announce an update of the VAG Dendrochronology database. This resource provides dates for over 3600 buildings in the UK and holds period, location, and reference information for each record. The database is compiled and maintained by the Vernacular Architecture Group and is based on the lists published annually in the journal Vernacular Architecture.
The ADS is pleased to announce an update of the VAG Dendrochronology database. This resource provides dates for over 3600 buildings in the UK and holds period, location, and reference information for each record. The database is compiled and maintained by the Vernacular Architecture Group and is based on the lists published annually in the journal Vernacular Architecture.
August 2016: Nottinghamshire Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC)
The Nottinghamshire Historic Landscape Characterisation project was undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council with funding from English Heritage. Following on from the county's Countryside Appraisal, the HLC aimed to produce a Historic Landscape Character map for the whole county (excluding urban areas) through analysing and plotting a number of identifiable landscape types as observed in mode... more
The Nottinghamshire Historic Landscape Characterisation project was undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council with funding from English Heritage. Following on from the county's Countryside Appraisal, the HLC aimed to produce a Historic Landscape Character map for the whole county (excluding urban areas) through analysing and plotting a number of identifiable landscape types as observed in modern field patterns and land use. The final product is a set of GIS files for the various landscape categories and a report describing the project and its outcome.
August 2016: Derbyshire Archaeological Journal vols.1-131
The ADS and the Derbyshire Archaeological Society are pleased to announce that volumes 1 to 131 (1879-2011) of the Derbyshire Archaeological Journal are now available online. Subsequent volumes are being made available on a yearly basis with abstracts for volumes within the last five years currently available.
The ADS and the Derbyshire Archaeological Society are pleased to announce that volumes 1 to 131 (1879-2011) of the Derbyshire Archaeological Journal are now available online. Subsequent volumes are being made available on a yearly basis with abstracts for volumes within the last five years currently available.
July 2016: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland books and monographs
The ADS and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are pleased to announce the release of a number of the Society's out-of-print monographs and books. The collection contains 21 monographs, published between 1982 and 2002, alongside 8 books, published between 2002 and 2008. The project to scan the entire run of the Society's out-of-print monographs and books was generously funded by Historic Scot... more
The ADS and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are pleased to announce the release of a number of the Society's out-of-print monographs and books. The collection contains 21 monographs, published between 1982 and 2002, alongside 8 books, published between 2002 and 2008. The project to scan the entire run of the Society's out-of-print monographs and books was generously funded by Historic Scotland, the ARCHway Project and the Russell Trust.
