IntroductionCanterbury Archaeological Trust was formed in 1976. It is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The principal object of its constitution is: 'To promote the advancement of public education in the subject of archaeology'. Although archaeological excavation might be perceived as the Trust's primary concern their activities go beyond buried archaeology. The Trust has an active building recording department. Desk-top assessments and studies of particular landscapes are also carried out. The Trust works closely with the planning departments of Canterbury City Council and Kent County Council. In pursuit of our principal constitutional object, namely 'to promote the advancement of public education in the field of archaeology', the Trust has, since 1990, employed an Education Officer whose role is to work closely with schools and centres of higher learning in the development of education initiatives related to archaeology. Alongside the Education Service several members of staff regularly lecture to local clubs and societies. Some staff also provide papers for day schools and conferences. Subjects covered range from current excavations to areas of special expertise, such as the study of human bones or special finds. The Trust's base of operations is at 92A Broad Street, Canterbury. This is where their administrative offices are located and the finds department and post-excavation offices. The library, which includes the collection of the Canterbury Archaeological Society, is open by appointment to students and members of the public.
