Introduction#

The purpose of the project is to agree a European standard that will benefit cultural heritage practice and management in Europe and to produce a best practice manual and twinned web presence for the creation, compilation, transfer and curation of the products of European archaeology. This project will be achieved through the cooperation of eight partners from seven European states, which will subsequently share the same fundamental requirements for archaeological archiving. Recognition of an agreed standard will facilitate the management of the archaeological resource across all participating states. Adoption of the recommendations will enhance the opportunities for individual practitioners to enjoy increased trans-national mobility, as the skills and knowledge they have acquired in one state or country will be applicable in each of the other states or countries. This project will promote the sharing of best practice for archaeological archives in the protection, preservation and presentation of archaeological materials and information. It will facilitate access to our common cultural heritage across Europe.