Revised research framework of Post Roman Ceramic studies in Britain
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Introduction
Maureen Mellor's 'Medieval Ceramic Studies in England, a review for English Heritage' was published on behalf of the Medieval Pottery Research Group (MPRG) in (1994). Based on questionnaires and group discussions, this was a comprehensive survey of the state of the discipline at that time. It considered the importance of medieval ceramic studies to archaeology as a whole, issues surrounding pottery processing methods, publication, and the requirements of the profession.
All these areas required fresh examination in light of subsequent developments within professional archaeology in the UK, most notably the increased emphasis on competitive commercial practice since the introduction of Planning Policy Guidance 16 in 1990. In 2008, the MPRG recognised the urgent need to reassess the priorities of the discipline in line with these developments, and to set out a strategy for the future which meshes with the present requirements and structure of the profession. In 2009 English Heritage funding was secured to carry out a review and to develop a revised Research Agenda and Strategy. This coincided with the release of Planning Policy Statement 5 (PPS5) which replaced PPG16.
This Research Framework provides a focus for post-Roman ceramic studies in England, Scotland and Wales for the next five years. Its aim is to inform all archaeologists during the development of local, regional and national research programmes, as well as period-specific strategies.
