English Heritage and the Archaeology Data Service/AHDS Archaeology are
pleased to announce the launch of four additional project archives funded
through the Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/project/alsf/
The Stopes Palaeolithic Archive has been created by Francis-Wenban Smith of
the University of Southampton. The project is focused on the study of a
substantial collection of Lower and Middle Palaeolithic artefacts made by
Henry Stopes, a private collector, in the late 19th century. The collection
is of particular significance because it is supported by a catalogue giving
details of where each artefact was found.
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/stopes_eh_2007/
The Greenhow Hill Lead Mine Survey was undertaken by the Nidderdale AONB and
the Northern Mines Research Society. The project comprised an archaeological
survey and comprehensive report defining the surviving mining remains in the
area, with a view for future heritage conservation initiatives.
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/greenhow_eh_2006/
BPMAPA Protocol for reporting finds of archaeological interest by Wessex
Archaeology is the first of two maritime focussed resources to be release
through the ALSF project. Following the publication of Marine Aggregate
dredging and the Historic Environment: Guidance Note in April 2003, the
British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and English Heritage
(EH) have co-operated in developing a Protocol for Reporting Finds of
Archaeological Interest. Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by BMAPA to
develop the Protocol, which was published in August 2005 and distributed to
wharves and vessels operated by BMAPA companies to instruct employees on how
to spot and report finds of archaeological interest. This documentation is
now available at http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/bmapa_eh_2006/
Wessex Archaeology were also responsible for the 'On the Importance of
Shipwrecks' project which developed a framework and methodology for
evaluating the importance of the physical remains of wrecks on the seabed.
The project included a literature review; consultation with curatorial staff
and environmental consultants; and the development of a draft framework to
trial on sub-sets of wreck records from the National Monuments Record. The
results can be found at
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/shipwrecks_eh_2006/
Best wishes
Catherine Hardman
Collections Development Manager
The Archaeology Data Service
Department of Archaeology
University of York
King's Manor
York
YO1 7EP
Tel: +44 (0)1904 433954
Fax: +44 (0)1904 433939
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