Apologies for cross posting.
It is now only two and a half months until the Experimental Archaeology Conference at Cardiff and the deadlines for abstracts is fast approaching. Abstracts for oral and poster presentation are due by October 31st 2012, and should be submitted by e-mail to [log in to unmask]
Date: Friday 11 January 2013 to Saturday 12 January 2013
Location: Cardiff University and St Fagans National History Museum, Wales
Supported by: EXARC (the international association of archaeological open-air museums and experimental archaeology)
Summary
The Experimental Archaeology Conference is an annual event first held at University College London in 2006. It provides a forum for experimental archaeologists and related researchers to present the results of ongoing and completed projects. The range of topics covered at previous conferences has been diverse, ranging from work on taphonomic processes, artefact replication, the theoretical basis for experimental work, and living experiments.
The 2013 conference will be held in two contrasting settings. The first day at Cardiff University will focus on papers and discussion. The second will be held at St Fagans National History Museum and will offer the opportunity for further papers, and the chance to explore one of Britain’s oldest open-air museums as it begins a series of archaeological developments.
The conference is an opportunity for new and established researchers to present their work and benefit from dialogue with a wider network of experimenters.
Papers are welcome on any topics related to experimental archaeology, but those which touch on the relationship between experimental and experiential approaches would be particularly welcome.
Posters are also welcome and there will be a prize for the best student poster.
Please do not hesitate to email if you require any more information. Some advice on accommodation is included below to help delegates arrange their stay in Cardiff.
We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you in Cardiff.
Hotels
Cardiff has a number of high quality hotels in the city centre, most of which are within walking distance. These include the Holiday Inn (from £65), and The Big Sleep (from £55).
Useful website for hotels in Cardiff: http://www.a1tourism.com/uk/cardiff.html
For hotel information you could also contact Cardiff Visitor Centre and they will book your accommodation.
Tel: 0870 909 2008 (UK only) +44 (0) 29 2022 7281 (from abroad)
Angel Hotel, Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1SZ (029) 2064 9200
Cardiff Hilton, Kingsway, Cardiff CF10 3HH (029) 2064 6300
Cardiff Marriott, Mill Lane, Cardiff CF10 1EZ (029) 2039 9944
Cardiff Thistle Hotel, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3UD (029) 2078 5595
Holiday Inn, Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1XD 0870 4008140
Holland House Hotel, Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 2DD 0870 1220020
Jury's Cardiff, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff CF10 3HH (029) 2034 1441
St David's Hotel & Spa, Havannah Street, Cardiff CF10 5SD (029) 2045 4045
Park Plaza - Cardiff, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AL (029) 2011 1111
Limited parking is available at all these hotels.
Outside the City there are three hotels just off the A48, a distance of approximately three miles from the centre of Cardiff. They all have good parking facilities.
Holiday Inn, Pentwyn Road, Cardiff CF2 7XA 0870 4008142
Cardiff East Travelodge, Circle Way East, Cardiff CF23 9TD (029) 2054 9564
Cardiff Moat House, Circle Way East, Cardiff CF23 9XF (029) 2058 9988
B and Bs
Good value, city centre, budget (and not so budget!) bed and breakfast accommodation is available in Cathedral Road, a short and pleasant stroll across Bute Park to the conference and has been a popular choice for previous conference participants. Most of the B and Bs below now have websites too.
Abbey Hotel, 149-151 Cathedral Road CF11 9PJ, (029) 2039 0896
Beaufort Guest House, 65 Cathedral Road, CF11 9HE, (029) 2023 7003
Cathedral House, 146 Cathedral Road, CF11 9JB, (029) 2023 2872
Church Guest House, 109 Cathedral Road, CF11 9PH, (029) 2034 0881
Lincoln House Hotel, 118-120 Cathedral Road CF11 9LQ, (029) 2039 5558
Number 62, 62 Cathedral Road, CF11 9LL, (029) 2041 2765
Penrhys Hotel, 127 Cathedral Road, CF11 9JB, (029) 2023 0548
Town House, 70 Cathedral Road CF11 9LL, (029) 2023 9399
Hostels
There is a youth hostel only a short distance (20 mins walk) from the University (not in central Cardiff): Roath Park Youth Hostel tel: (029) 20462303
A popular backpacker’s hostel and budget hotel is NosDa right opposite the Millennium Stadium in the centre of Cardiff (15-20 mins walk). For further information please visit their website: http://www.nosda.co.uk/backpacker.php
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