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Rescue News 1
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Rescue News 1
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Series:
Rescue News
Volume
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Volume:
1
Number of Pages
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Number of Pages:
8
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Publication Type:
Journal
Editor
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Editor:
Graham Thomas
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Publisher:
Rescue, The British Archaeological Trust
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Year of Publication:
1972
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06 Jul 2014
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RESCUE tackles conservation crisis
1
Highlights increasing concern about the treatment of excavated finds, very few of which are conserved for future study or display. Announces the first of a series of conservation courses to be held at the Institute of Archaeology in London, and the recent publication of First Aid for Finds '“ number one in a series of RESCUE publications. A survey is also being circulated, designed to find out the real facts of the 'Conservation Crisis'. LD
RESCUE attacks D o E bare cupboard
1
In July 1972 it was discovered that there was no more funding from the DoE [Department of the Environment] for rescue excavations, with work stopping on existing projects all over the country, including important work on motorway routes and at York. Following a publicity campaign launched by RESCUE, extra money for York was immediately found and the Government urgently reviewed the provision of funds for rescue archaeology. LD
RESCUE at Parliament
1
Reports briefly on a meeting between representatives of the RESCUE committee and council and members of the Government and opposition, to discuss possible future legislation to tighten up the control of redevelopment on sites of potential archaeological importance. LD
The Manchester experiment
Geraint Dyfed Barri Jones
2 - 3
Article describing a campaign of publicity for a two-month excavation situated within the vicus immediately outside the Roman fort in Manchester. A principal aim was for the public of Greater Manchester to become fully aware of the existence of a RESCUE-sponsored excavation in their midst. The experiment was a success, with the weight of publicity instrumental in creating a climate in which for the first time the Manchester Corporation made a grant towards archaeology. Furthermore, over 15,000 people visited the site, and an appeal led to the raising of additional funds towards the costs of publication and furthering the national aims of RESCUE. LD
Puckeridge By-pass excavation success
4
Describes the circumstances under which a rescue excavation was carried out during construction of the Puckeridge Bypass on the A10 London/Cambridge road in 1971-72. Government funding was withdrawn at a crucial stage, but funds raised locally allowed most of the work to be completed. At the Shelton Green site pre-Belgic occupation was overlain by buildings, features and artefacts thought to represent the pre- and immediate post-conquest period. This Romano-British occupation was in turn overlain by an early 2nd century cremation cemetery. In addition there was a small 1st century cemetery to the north of the main site, whilst a 3rd century cemetery to the south west contained 120 burials. LD
First Sponsor for Excavation
4
Short item highlighting the first commercial sponsorship of an excavation to be arranged through RESCUE. The company concerned have purchased land in Dorchester, Dorset; the site where they have agreed to fund excavation is in an area of known archaeological interest near to the undefined Roman South Gate. Excavation work is to be directed by Barry Cunliffe, and the site will be open to the public via a viewing platform. LD
£1 million wanted for Ironbridge
5
Summarises projects recently completed and under way in the Severn valley in Shropshire, centred on Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has established an open air museum within the boundaries of Telford, and has excavated and restored the furnace site at Coalbrookdale and set up a museum. Projects in progress include the restoration of 17th century timber-framed cottages and 18th century workers' cottages in Coalbrookdale; conservation of the late 18th century Bedham Furnaces; restoration of the Iron Bridge itself; and the setting up of a major open air museum on a 42-acre site at Blists Hill. Several other areas are also scheduled for development, and the first International Congress on the Conservation of Industrial Monuments is to be held at Ironbridge in 1973. LD
Young Rescue launched
8
'Young Rescue' came into being at a RESCUE meeting in Cambridge in June 1972. This article explains why there was a need for the project, which aims to help children develop their early interest in archaeology and become aware of threats to it, attempting to fill a gap in education on the subject for the age group 9-16. Contact will be maintained via a regular newsletter and through local 'branches'. LD