Hi Paul and all,
Of course, matters of method form the theme for CHAT 2006 next November in
Bristol -- it would be great to receive paper proposals on the subjects
raised in this thread, and perhaps to hear about the reception of such
papers at EAA, IFA or elsewhere. Meanwhile, see many of you at TAG in
Sheffield. And Happy Christmas!
Dan
On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:47:54 -0000, Paul Belford
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>OK, I have asked the IFA if there is still time to fit us in. I shall
>keep you posted of developments.
>
>Paul
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Dixon [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 15 December 2005 14:33
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Contemporary Archaeology in Practice
>
>
> I have no doubt that there'll be enough interest to take this up
>at the next IFA conference. I have spoken to quite a few people about
>this over the last few months. Particularly recently, we have developed
>a good base of contemporary archaeological thought and it would be good
>to take these to a practical level, particularly in developer-funded
>archaeology.
>
> Paul Belford <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I wholeheartedly agree with this but it will be an
>uphill struggle.
>
> Even though things have improve! d in the last few years
>it is still a battle in some areas to get the LPA archaeologist to
>recognise the value of 19th century deposits, let alone 20th century or
>later. I agree with Jim that it is often easier to do buildings than
>below-ground remains.
>
> Let's continue discussion on-list, but a good possible
>venue in the 'real' world might be the next IFA conference - a venue
>where most LPA archaeologists hang out and where the notion of
>contemporary archaeology has yet to be addressed. I am happy to act as
>the convenor/proposer of a session if there is enough interest here? We
>need to do less talking amongst ourselves and promote the value of
>contemporary archaeology to those who regulate what actually gets done
>on sites.
>
> Paul
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Dixon [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 15 December 2005 14:09
> To: Paul Belford; [log in to unmask]
> Subject: RE: Contemporary Archaeology in Practice
>
>
>
> I know it is hard to convince developers (and
>project managers!) of the value of recording modern archaeology, but I
>am increasingly able to fit it into building recording schemes. This
>appears more 'acceptable' than recording buried modern deposits (or
>'modern shit' as they are unfortunately universally known).
>
> I think that further discussion on dealing with
>modern and contemporary archaeology in everyday PPG16/15 situations is
>much needed. Perhaps this is something we can continue on this list.
>
> Jim D
> PCA.
>
> Paul Belford <[log in to unmask]>
>wrote:
>
> Hi Jim
>
> We are not actually recording it to a
>very high standard, simply a detailed photographic record of the wall on
>which it is situated. There is no provision in the project specification
>for more detailed (ie. drawn) record and analysis of this type of
>material. It is a very traditional requirement focussing on the
>eighteenth century standing buildings. I would be extremely interested
>to hear from any list members about developing this further.
>
> The record will be part of the site
>archive for future analysis.
>
> A friend and former colleague in
>Sheffield has drawn my attention to this site, with which some of you
>might already be familiar.
>
>
>http://www.otherthings.com/grafarc/index.html
><http://www.otherthings.com/grafarc/index.html>
> This is a more comprehensive approach
>and examines the changes to graffitti over time rather than a snapshot
>of a particular moment. If anyone has done anything similar in the UK I
>would be extremely interested to hear from them.
> Paul
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Dixon
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 15 December 2005 13:46
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Contemporary Archaeology in
>Practice
>
>
> I'd be interested to hear more
>concerning to what level you are recording the graffiti and what methods
>you are employing in its analysis. How do you approach it in your WSIs?
>
> I record lots of 21st century graffiti
>in the course of my building recording, but there is (very) rarely any
>provision for discussing it in final reports. Still, I've got a nice
>photo archive!
>
> Jim D
> PCA.
>
> Paul Belford
><[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Members on the list might like to know
>that one of our projects in
> progress at Stourbridge
>(developer-funded project under PPG16) is
> recording 21st century graffiti.
>
> http://ironbridge.blogspot.com
>
> Paul
>
>
>
>
> Paul Belford
> Senior Archaeologist
> Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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> Tel +44 (0)1952 435 945
> Fax +44 (0)1952 435 937
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> Ironbridge Archaeology is the
>archaeology unit of the Ironbridge Gorge
> Museum Trust.
>
> Website...
>
>http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/d_archaeology.asp
>
>
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