n.a. (1987). Rescue archaeology - what's next? Proceedings of a Rescue conference held at the University of York, December 1986.

Title:

Rescue archaeology - what's next? Proceedings of a Rescue conference held at the University of York, December 1986

Series:

University of York Archaeology Publications

Volume:

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Monograph (in Series)

Abstract:

Papers from a conference to assess the state of British rescue archaeology in the 1980s. H Mytum provides the introduction, noting some topics not covered by participants. P Barker surveys the years around 1971 when Rescue was founded. M Henig attacks the whole business of treasure hunting, from the detector users to the renowned dealers who provide outlets for the spoil. A Vince proposes a new structure for pottery studies to raise them above the level of stamp-collecting. C C Taylor appeals yet again for archaeologists (let alone legislators and public) to appreciate the value and cost-effectiveness of field survey properly done by fully trained staff. M Millett views universities and the future of archaeology in Britain, calling for more interchange between universities, units, and museums to raise the whole standard of research and debate. Looking forward to the 21st century, B Hobley stresses the importance of the Code of Practice set up between archaeologists and developers, especially in the absence of any policy of 'polluter pays' and the diminution of government funding. Tim Crump also deals with funding, analysing the MSC contribution of recent years. Tim Schadla-Hall suggests how museums might redeem their role in archaeology, while the presentation of monuments (especially roofed ones) to the public is A Emery's contribution, and P Crummy has examined and bibliographed a wide range of popular publications on archaeological results. The treatment of archaeology in the media, especially TV, is assessed by C Hills. Policy and practice of rescue and research in Wessex is presented by A J Lawson and M O H Carver contributes an analysis of the politics of project design, suggesting some ways of improving both the archaeology and the general good. Progress (and losses) in the archaeology of churches and cathedrals is noted by W Rodwell. The organization of Welsh archaeology is described by C Musson, and of the very different Scottish scene by N Fojut. A Selkirk writes on archaelogy and the leisure revolution. A retrospect and prospect on the role of English Heritage is offered by G J Wainwright, and H Sheldon concludes the volume by looking forward to a renascent Rescue.

Issue Editor:

Harold C Mytum

Karen Waugh

Year of Publication:

1987

ISBN:

0 946722 05 6

Locations:

Location - Auto Detected:

Welsh

Subjects / Periods:

21st Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Note:

Date Of Issue From:1987

Source:

BIAB (British Archaeological Abstracts (BAA))

Created Date:

05 Dec 2008