The Archaeology Data Service (ADS), York
The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is the leading accredited digital repository for archaeology and heritage data generated by UK-based fieldwork and research.
Founded in 1996 and affiliated with the Department of Archaeology at the University of York, the core activity of the ADS is long-term digital preservation heritage data, and we follow a policy of active data management and curation to ensure the integrity, reliability and accessibility in perpetuity of all our data.
All resources archived with the ADS are Open Access, and delivered through our website to facilitate re-use by the heritage sector and wider community. The ADS is a world leader in promoting good practice in the use of digital data in archaeology, providing technical advice to the research community and taking the lead in a wide range of research projects. The ADS works within International e-infrastructure collaborations such as ARIADNE to explore new ways of connecting archives around the world, creating a global network that cuts across traditional research boundaries.
