Archaeologist 42

Discusses the IFA, its current position and its future.

Reports on a conference organised by IFA's Cymru/Wales Group to establish a national research agenda for Wales.

Reports on the AGM. Focuses on the impact of the Valletta Convention on the practice of archaeology in Scotland.

Notes the proceedings of two conferences:

Emphasises the importance of using data standards and digital archiving in archaeology.

Discusses the rationale used by English Heritage to decide how far restoration can go on archaeological sites.

Discusses the Brigantium Reconstruction Centre near Hadrian's Wall. Suggests that reconstruction is a valuable tool, which can be potentially misleading but can be used to conduct valuable experimental research. Notes the growth of grass over a reconstructed Roman road and suggests that this would have offered a firm but cushioned surface to walk on.