Apologies for the shameless plug. There is some relevance though, as NERRF
was the only one of the EH funded regional research framework to include a
seperate section on the 20th century
****NEW BOOK*****
Shared Visions: The North East Regional Research Framework for the Historic
Environment
The integration of archaeology and heritage conservation into the planning process
has led to a rapid and considerable increase in the volume of fieldwork carried out
both nationally and locally over the last sixteen years. Concern has been growing
that that much of this work lacks research focus. Similarly, grant-giving bodies
require some sense of priority to ensure the appropriate distribution of what are
often limited resources. Thus it is essential for such work to be carried out in the
context of a firm academic understanding of the history and archaeology of each
region.
Shared Visions: The North East Regional Research Framework for the Historic
Environment (2006 Petts, D and Gerrard, C) aims to fulfil this need by providing a
viable, realistic and effective academic basis for undertaking research into the
historic environment of the North East of England (County Durham,
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Teesside). It sets out a series of research
priorities for the region as a whole that will not only help to provide structure to
commercially driven fieldwork locally but also supply a sense of direction for all
strands of future research.
Funded by English Heritage and undertaken jointly by Durham County Council’s
Archaeology Section and the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, The
NERRF is a partnership project and throughout its preparation advice and support
have been received from individuals and groups drawn from all elements of the
historic environment sector including local societies, amateur and commercial
archaeologists, curators of the historic environment and academic archaeologists.
By working together it has been possible to create a commonly agreed framework
representing the thoughts and opinions of those whose work brings them into
regular contact with the region’s past.
Available through County Durham Books £25.00 + £3.50 p&p.
tel 0191 370 8714. or online at www.durham.gov.uk/shop2.nsf/enter
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Dr David Petts
Lecturer in Archaeology
Dept. of History and Archaeology
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
Tel: 01244- 512161
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