Hunter, M. C W. (1971). The Royal Society and the origins of British archaeology. Antiquity 45. Vol 45, pp. 113-121.
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The Royal Society and the origins of British archaeology | ||||
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Issue The name of the volume or issue |
Antiquity 45 | ||||
Series The series the publication or report is included in |
Antiquity | ||||
Volume Volume number and part |
45 | ||||
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. |
113 - 121 | ||||
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
A two-part article considers the extent of the Royal Society's influence on late 17th century antiquarian thought through its scientific outlook. In contrast to the works of Camden's school, in which archaeological material was only valuable when related to literary sources, the Royal Society's members were concerned to describe and interpret archaeological material without recourse to historical explanations. This encouraged the use of detailed excavation reports with accurate plans, the development of dated style-sequences, and an awareness of stratigraphy as an aid to chronology. These developments were not entirely new, but the Royal Society's influence integrated them more fully into the mainstream of antiquarian techniques. Such studies were however only a small part of the Society's activities, and work published by Society members outside its imprint often had the Camdenian shortcomings. The perpetuation of this tradition is as much a part of the Society's legacy to 18th century antiquarianism as its innovations. D V C | ||||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
1971 | ||||
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BIAB
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05 Dec 2008 |
