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Mike Heyworth

@mikeheyworth.bsky.social
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UK-based heritage & archaeology professional working principally for the Historic Environment Forum, Arcadia & the Getty Conservation Institute, trustee Kilmartin Museum, Chair of CIfA & BM/PAS committees, Secretary APPAG, sighthound owner

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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The September #ArchesProject bulletin is here! This issue spotlights… 🌍 Arches implementation stories from around the world 💻 New online webpages & resources like the Arches Software Directory 📝 Community presentations & contributions Plus much more! tinyurl.com/bulletin...
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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · 12/08/2026
How are new methods encouraging us to rethink the monument-building societies of Neolithic Europe? 'Megalithic societies: old questions, new narratives' explores the advances in the last 20 years of research. Reviewed in the latest #NewBookChronicle 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy... 🏺 #Archaeology
Cover of the book reviewed, depicting a ring of stones obscured by vegetation.
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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Welcome to the Bluesky account of the Young Archaeologists' Club! 💙 We're looking forward to sharing the latest updates from the YAC network including news, blogs posts, resources, competitions and ways to get involved! Find out more about YAC at www.yac-uk.org #archaeology #history #heritage
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Hands-on archaeology for young people across the UK - Young Archaeologists' Club
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MAHSA Project @mahsa-project.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Level up your GIS and digital heritage skills with the MAHSA & MAEASaM YouTube channel 🗺️💻 Explore our growing collection of playlists designed to build foundational knowledge in digital heritage management: www.youtube.com/@mahsa_maeas... @maeasamproject.bsky.social
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EAMENA @eamena.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
#Satellite images show further damage to the Commonwealth war cemetery in #Gaza. Between 5th and 16th April 2026 a bulldozed track was cut, covering the S. wall and part of the cemetery. This is symptomatic of continued damage to land and buildings across the occupied Red Zone. Source: Planet Labs.
Satellite image of the Commonwealth War Graves cemetery in Gaza taken on 5 April 2026 with earlier damage in the southern corner of the cemetery (Source: Planet Labs).Satellite image of the Commonwealth War Graves cemetery in Gaza taken on 16 April 2026 with the bulldozer damage visible along the S perimeter and a fire alight to the NW (Source: Planet Labs).
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Arches for HERs v1.1.0 now available, with new features, bug fixes & an upgrade to v7.6 LTS! The Arches for HERs application was purpose-built for UK Historic Environment Records data needs, developed in partnership with Historic England and the City of Lincoln: bit.ly/archesHERs
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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Only one month left to get your nominations in for the Marsh Awards! Winners are recognised by the CBA and awarded with a cash prize! We're looking for: 💚 Community Archaeologist of the Year 💚 Community Archaeology Project of the Year Entries close 25.05 Nominate 👉
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Marsh Community Archaeology Awards Guidance and Nomination Forms
Learn more about the diverse work we carry out at the CBA.
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📢 New on the Arches Project blog: 2025 Year in Review From new implementations and software releases to major community collaborations and the launch of Arches’ governance framework, 2025 was a tremendous year. 📄 Read the full recap: bit.ly/arches-2025
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Attending Heritage Day 2026 in London run by @heritagealliance.bsky.social with the DCMS Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross giving the keynote address
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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Are you joining @heritagealliance.bsky.social's Heritage Day this week? Come visit us in the Exhibitors Space to... ✅ Pick up a copy of the Heritage Sector Resilience Plan ✅ Share your thinking on where collaboration is making a difference ✅ Sign up to our mailing list to enter our prize draw
Heritage Day promotional graphic by the Heritage Alliance, the text reads: Join us at Heritage Day, Heritage Connects, Wednesday 4th March, One Great George St, Westminster. It features logos from organisations speaking including Historic England, Heritage Fund, Europa Nostra and more.
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
📢 CALL FOR PROPOSALS: the 2026 in-person Developer Meeting will be hosted by Arches service provider Knowledge Integration in Sheffield, UK this June. Interested Arches developers are encouraged to submit proposals here: bit.ly/DevMtg_2026_CFP
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
The Arches UK Interest Group meets at 12pm GMT on the last Thursday of every other month. Next meeting: March 26. 🔗 Sign-up for the group’s mailing list & suggest topics for discussion:
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Arches UK Interest Group | Arches Project
The Arches UK Interest Group is an opportunity for implementers, those wanting to implement, and service providers in the United Kingdom to collaborate on Arches.
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
▶️ January UK Interest Group meeting recording now online! The latest community meeting featured a presentation by Phil Carlisle (Historic England) on Arches Lingo, as well as an update on Arches Governance.
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Arches UK Interest Group Meeting (January 29, 2026)
A recording of the Arches UK Interest Group meeting, held virtually on January 29, 2026 Chair: Stuart Cakebread, Greater London Historic Environment Record (GLHER); Greater London Archaeology Advisory Service (GLAAS); Historic England Secretary: Jana Lorencova, Information Scientist, Flax & Teal Lt
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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Would you like to curate a lecture series? Could you support the work of our society? Would you like to attend field visits? Are you retired or working PT? If so, the role of Honorary Secretary might be right for you! The role is voluntary but expenses are paid. www.royalarchinst.org/news/2026/vo...
View of the Crypt at Canterbury Cathedral
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Looking for Arches resource model examples? The Arches Resource Model Library provides access to models for Arches for HERs, Arches for Science, and OGEE Arches—with links to code repositories and documentation: bit.ly/arches-resour...
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Join us at midday today for the next meeting of the Arches UK Interest Group featuring a talk by Phil Carlisle on Lingo, an upcoming Arches application for creating, managing & sharing authority data us06web.zoom.us/j/81698422991
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🏢 Who Is Using Arches? The Arches-powered database SizaATLAS supports the project “SizaAtlas. Filling the Gaps for World Heritage,” documenting the legacy of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. 🔗 sizaatlas.iscte-iul....
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🏺 Missed the latest CIfA Tea Break Talk? Our Director, Prof Julian Richards, recently gave a talk introducing the Heritage Science Data Service, and covering our recent work. 💻 To find out more and watch the full talk visit buff.ly/otveIMq #CIfA #DigitalHeritage #HeritageScience
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
“Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride” www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride
£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The UK Government has announced a £1.5bn funding package for the arts including £230m for heritage www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
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Museums must reach all parts of UK, says Nandy as £1.5bn of arts funding announced
Culture secretary says national institutions will receive £600m but they must extend influence outside London
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Learn more about Lingo: www.archesproject.or... Follow the UK Interest Group on the Arches Project Community Forum for updates: community.archesproj...
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Next week! The Arches UK Interest Group will meet on Thurs, Jan 29, 1-2 PM GMT with a presentation by Phil Carlisle (Historic England) on Arches Lingo, an upcoming application for creating, managing, & sharing authority data. Meeting details here: www.archesproject.or...
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 13/01/2026
Huge news! The Architectural Heritage Fund is officially kicking off a massive year of celebration for our 50th anniversary in 2026. We’ve supported thousands of projects and invested over £180 million in heritage-led regeneration since 1976, and now we're celebrating this massive impact! (1/4)
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Upcoming free hybrid event: Join the HAPP one-day conference on Heritage Physics: Illuminating the Past'. 21st February, 10.30-17.00 GMT. Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. More information and registration at: www.stx.ox.ac.uk/event/happ-o... #HSresearch #NHSFmembers
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HAPP One-Day Conference - Heritage Physics: Illuminating the Past
This conference will survey the history of how the illumination of the past has developed as new fields of physics have progressed.
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Huge Roman villa found under popular park in Wales dubbed town's 'Pompeii' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Margam park Roman villa find could be 'Port Talbot's Pompeii'
The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales lies less than a metre under Margam Country Park.
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Incredible Iron Age discovery by archaeologists in Norfolk www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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‘Extraordinary’ iron age war trumpet find in Britain may have Boudicca links
Bronze instrument or carnyx dug up in Norfolk in area inhabited by Celtic tribe led by warrior who fought Romans
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Now available: Video recording from the Nov 27 Arches UK Interest Group meeting. Learn about Arches software developments related to the recent v8 release, as well as Historic England’s new Arches-powered Marine Historic Environment Record database:
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Arches UK Interest Group Meeting (November 27, 2025)
A recording of the Arches UK Interest Group meeting, held virtually on November 27, 2025 Chair: Stuart Cakebread, Greater London Historic Environment Record (GLHER); Greater London Archaeology Advisory Service (GLAAS); Historic England Secretary: Jana Lorencova, Information Scientist, Flax & Teal Lt
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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Looking to kick off 2026 with a #NewJob in heritage? We have an amazing part-time opportunity to work at the heart of collaboration in the heritage sector: 💼Task Group Manager (0.5FTE) 🪙£37k (pro-rata) 📍London (flexible) 📆Apply by 6 Jan 2026 historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/vacancy-for-...
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Vacancy for Historic Environment Forum Task Group Manager - Historic Environment Forum
27 November 2025 Are you passionate about how collaboration can shape a resilient heritage sector? We are seeking an outstanding person to lead one of our Task Groups, linked to the delivery of the He...
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The December 2025 issue of the #ArchesProject bulletin is here! Read about the recent Arches Governance in-person event, new Arches implementations, upcoming webinars, community presentations, exciting software developments underway, & more: bit.ly/arches-bullet...
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Next week! Attend the ICESCO Heritage Centre Webinar “Rethinking Heritage Conservation in the Digital Age”, featuring presentations on Arches and the Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East & North Africa (EAMENA) project on Tuesday, December 16, 14:00 GMT: us06web.zoom.us/webi...
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Next week! Take part in the Arches Modeling Interest Group meeting on December 16 at 8am PST / 4pm GMT to learn about the Arches Controlled List Manager. More info:
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Arches Modeling Interest Group Meeting on December 16 (online)
The next Arches Modeling Interest Group meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8am US Pacific Time / 11am US Eastern Time / 4pm GMT. The agenda is as follows: Introductions and announcements Guided group discussion on the Arches Controlled Lists Manager. Learn more about the Arches Controlled Lists Manager in conversation with Arches experts as the following questions are addressed (with some light screensharing/slides!) along with any questions that you might have: Wh...
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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
📢 Heritage Job Klaxon 📢 Join our Team! HEF is recruiting a new Task Group Manager to help drive collaboration across England’s heritage sector. ⏰ Closing: 12noon, 6 Jan 2026 🔗Apply now: tinyurl.com/bdhk5d3m
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We're Hiring! Historic Environment Forum Task Group Manager (0.5FTE) Are you passionate about how collaboration can shape a resilient heritage sector?

We are seeking an outstanding person to lead one of our Task Groups

apply now: tinyurl.com/bdhk5d3m
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Last week, the Getty Conservation Institute hosted the first in-person meeting of Arches Project Governance Members across 3 days at the Getty. We’re thankful for those who contributed to enthusiastic, productive discussions about the future of Arches!
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MAHSA Project @mahsa-project.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
CAA-UK 25 Conference Programme is now available! 📣 We have prepared an exciting schedule of workshops, talks, posters and more - explore here: uk.caa-international.org/2025/11/20/c...
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Arches Project @archesproject.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Save the date! The Arches UK Interest Group (formerly known as the UK User Group) returns with its first hour-long session on Thursday, November 27 at 1:00 PM GMT.
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algao-uk.bsky.social @algao-uk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The UK Government has published updated National Policy Statements (NPS), including EN-3 for renewable energy, crucially, it reinforces the need to assess and mitigate impacts on historic environments early in the process. #thisisarchaeology #planning www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements
We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
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algao-uk.bsky.social @algao-uk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The APPG for Project Delivery has published its report on improving national infrastructure delivery. We welcome its recognition of heritage as a vital part of successful planning and development. #Infrastructure #thisisarchaeology www.appgprojectdelivery.org/news-and-upd...
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Parliamentarians Launch New Report Calling for a Radical Shift in Government’s Approach to Infrastructure Delivery — APPG for Project Delivery
Parliamentarians warn that “systemic failures” in major infrastructure project delivery could “derail” the Government’s infrastructure ambitions. In a new report launched by the All-Party Parliamentar...
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EAMENA @eamena.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
We have a new paper out reporting on the remote-sensing survey of c.10k sites in the west Nafud region of north Saudi Arabia and southern Jordan, including the identification of a damaged fortified complex and hinterland features south of Tabuk👉🏻 doi.org/10.3390/heri... @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Over the past 20 years, the ADS has been at the forefront of many collaborations and projects. In March 2025 UKRI visited to film a video highlighting the value of Horizon Europe funding to the UK, with ADS as their case study. To find out more and watch the video visit: buff.ly/3JKFW2N
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School of Archaeology @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Policy by @eamena.bsky.social & partners in Jordan & the State of Palestine calls for a uniting of natural & cultural dimensions within 1 system, recognising the interdependence between people & environment & scientific understanding of climate risks. 📸 by H. Abedalhaleem. Read more: bit.ly/4oi8Kk9
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Reflections from the National Lottery Heritage Fund based on resilience support for many heritage projects across the UK
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Key takeaways from @nationaltrust.org.uk presentation on financial resilience - but no cream on the scones!
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Some suggestions for consideration linked with enhancing financial resilience from @bernarddonoghue.bsky.social
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
@bernarddonoghue.bsky.social launching the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions conference on generating new income, building financial sustainability and planning for the future
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Mike Heyworth @mikeheyworth.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
At @wellcomecollection.bsky.social in London for an ALVA day conference on financial resilience - very relevant for our @histenvforum.bsky.social work on the Heritage Sector Resilience Plan historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti...
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Resilience Plan - Historic Environment Forum
Heritage Sector Resilience Plan 2025-35 (HSRP2). The Heritage Sector Resilience Plan provides a clear roadmap for partnership working to deliver a robust and resilient heritage sector.
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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · 22/10/2025
How can AI be used in #archaeology? 🏺 By training neural networks on satellite imagery, they can identify archaeological features in a wide area quickly and with lower margins of error, providing researchers with more time for interpretation 🔗 from 2024 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
Satellite imagery of archaeological and modern structures used for training the automated survey model. Image copyright held by Maxar, reproduced under the NextView End User Licence Agreement.
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Sussex Heritage Community @heritagecommunity.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Burglary! Keep your eyes peeled folks, please share Milton Regis Court Hall has been broken in to, sadly cabinets were smashed and Collections stolen. If you see these or hear anything about this please contact Kent Police, they could come to Sussex. #HeritageCrime
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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Catch up with the latest Planning Bulletin from Historic England: historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...
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Historic England Planning Bulletin | Historic England
Our monthly ‘Planning Bulletin’ highlights some of the recent and forthcoming developments in the world of planning from a heritage perspective.
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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Sign up to the new HEF newsletter using the online form on our website: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/newsletter-s...
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Sign up for our newsletter - Historic Environment Forum
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
⭐ The ADS Data Catalogue is Live!⭐ Explore hundreds of thousands of archaeological resources including over 100,000 reports and 5,000 archive collections. 👉To find out more and start exploring visit buff.ly/BMulYqQ
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