COUNCIL FOR BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY

Briefing

March / April 2010

Notices

AIA/CBA day schools in industrial archaeology
The Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA) and the CBA have launched a series of day schools on industrial buildings. National and regional workshops available. For more information contact Sue Morecroft, Community Conservation Officer, CBA, tel 01904 671417, email suemorecroft@britarch.ac.uk, web www.britarch.ac.uk/conservation/cbatraining.

Andante Travels
Archaeology and the Ancient World revealed through expert eyes. CBA endorsed guided archaeological tours in Britain, Europe and beyond. The Old Barn, Old Road, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 3AR, tel 01722 713800, fax 01722 711966, email tours@andantetravels.co.uk, web www.andantetravels.co.uk.

Annual Conservation Book Fair
Held 12 to 7pm by SAVE Britain's Heritage at The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London EC1M 6EJ. Held during London Festival of Architecture (19.6.10 to 4.7.10), a chance to browse leading architectural conservation organisations' displays and buy their publications. The CBA will have a stand and will be selling our latest publications at discounted prices. NEW for 2010: short talks and book signings by prominent architectural authors including Dan Cruikshank and Marcus Binney will be held throughout the day. .

Caves & Castles
Holidays and study tours in September and October, concentrating on the Prehistoric art. Located just 10 mins from the famous caves of Lascaux and even closer to a Medieval castle. For more information contact Steve & Judie Burman, Les Rosiers, Les Bories, 24290 Valojoulx, FRANCE, tel 0033 (0) 553 50 31 21, email archaeologytours@cavesandcastles.com, web www.cavesandcastles.com.

CBA Books special offers
For some great discount offers on CBA publications and last remaining copies of some titles, so hurry whilst stocks last. For more information contact Sophie Cringle, Marketing & Events Officer, CBA, email marketing@britarch.ac.uk, web www.britarch.ac.uk/books/specialoffers.

Journal of the North Atlantic (JONA)
An multi-disciplinary, peer-reviewed and edited archaeology and environmental history journal, focusing on the peoples of the North Atlantic, their expansion into the region over time, and their interactions with their changing environment. Special volumes available, and Call for papers. For more information contact Editorial Committee, Eagle Hill Foundation, 59, Eagle Hill Road, PO Box 9 04680-0009, tel 207-546-2821, fax 207-546-3042, email jona@eaglehill.us, web www.eaglehill.us/programs/journals/jona/journal-north-atlantic.shtml.

NNAS Library Catalogue Goes Online
After 164 years based on file cards, the Norfolk And Norwich Archaeological Society library catalogue is now available to Members and researchers via the website. The Library contains books and pamphlets, magazines, pictures, photographs, brass rubbings, maps and many other items relating to the history and archaeology of the County, and a particularly strong collection of works by our members past and present. It should be a key resource for anyone interested in Norfolk, and particularly in the history of Archaeology in the county. The online catalogue should allow researchers to identify holdings of interest before making an appointment to visit the library, which is open every Monday. For more inofrmation on any aspect of our activities, including the summer excursion programme, please visit the website. For more information contact Judy Sims, Hon Librarian, NNAS, 14 Beck Lane, Horsham St Faith NR10 3LD., email judysims@mypostoffice.co.uk, web www.nnas.info/nnas/lookup.asp.

Orkney Archaeological Tours
Orkney is an amazing group of magical islands situated off the north eastern corner of Scotland, between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. Orkney has it all – beautiful scenery, wildlife, endless skies and wave-washed shores – and is especially famous for its spectacular archaeology. We not only have the heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site – consisting of the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, Maeshowe chambered tomb and the amazing henge monuments of Brodgar and Stenness – but also well over a thousand known archaeological sites, not to mention Orkney's many other attractions: the magnificent 12th century St. Magnus' Cathedral, Scapa Flow, the Italian Chapel, the Churchill Barriers – the list is endless. Why not come and see for yourself on one of our relaxing holidays or private tours? Tours led by professional archaeologists and specialising in small-scale exclusive holidays and tours of Orkney, concentrating on the wonderful archaeology but also showing you as much as possible of our beautiful islands. For more information contact Caz Mamwell, Bayview, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LR, tel 01856 721217/450, email info@orkneyarchaeologytours.co.uk;caz.mamwell@btinternet.com, web www.orkneyarchaeologytours.co.uk.

Traditional building skills courses
21.1.10-31.3.11
Practical weekend and day courses on a wide variety of techniques and skills for the conservation/restoration of historic buildings. Details from the Courses page, download Repair leaflet (PDF 540KB). Short courses at Assington Mill, Suffolk, and Cressing Temple may also be of interest (see www.assingtonmill.com and www.cressingtemple.org.uk). For more information contact Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings and Conservation, Essex County Ocuncil, County Hall CM1 1QH, tel 01245 437672, fax 01245 437213, email Traditional.BuildingSkills@essexcc.gov.uk, web www.essex.gov.uk/.

cambridgeshire archaeology
4.3.10-20.11.10
A wide range of Education and Outreach services to schools, colleges and other groups in Cambridgeshire. Download leaflet (PDF 2.2MB). For more information contact David Crawford, Outreach and Learning Officer, Oxford Archaeology East, 15 Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill CB23 8SQ, tel 01223 850500, email arch.outreach@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, web oaeast.thehumanjourney.net/.

Lidar tour of Ashdown Forest
24.4.10
For more information contact Lyn Palmer, Guide, , email lyn.palmer@eastsussex.gov.uk.

The Archaeology of Therfield Heath
24.4.10
Therfield Heath is one of the most interesting and best surviving historic landscapes in southern England. Monuments on the heath date from the Neolithic (4500 to 2500 BC) to the C19th, and include many well-preserved prehistoric barrows including the famous long barrow which is the best preserved in Eastern England. More recent monuments include the remains of ridge and furrow ploughing dating from the Napoleonic period, one of the earliest cricket grounds in England, and a 19th century rifle range. Therfield Heath is also a nationally important wildlife site; we may be lucky enough to see the rare Pasque flower in bloom. Royston is easily accessible by car and public transport and Therfield Heath is only a short distance from Royston town centre. The walk will last approximately 2 hours, beginning at 2pm; meet in the public car park next to Royston Sports Club which is just to the west of Royston on the A505 (towards Baldock) Grid reference TL 34700 40580. Please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for the weather. Led by Dr Stewart Bryant PhD MIfA, Hertfordshire County Archaeologist and Head of Historic Environment Unit, Hertfordshire County Council. Organised by Council for British Archaeology Mid Anglia Group. For more information contact Alison Tinniswood, Historic Environment Unit, HCC, , tel 01992 555276.

Howcans Potteries Walk
25.4.10
A 2½ to 3 hour walk with Stuart Crowther to look at the remains of the once productive potteries around Howcans, north of Halifax, and some of the buildings associated with them. The walk is over field paths and some tracks, so suitable footwear should be worn. Start from the car park at the Sportsman Inn HX3 6UG at 10.30am. No need to book. A carvery is available at the pub to provide sustenance after the walk. , web www.yvbsg.org.uk/events.htm.

Airborne Laser Scanning and LIDAR
21.5.10
A practical workshop for archaeologists and heritage managers, held 11am to 3.30pm, Owain Glyndwr Centre, Machynlleth. Price includes tea and coffee on arrival and buffet lunch. A limited number of student bursaries available. An IfA Wales/Cymru training day in conjunction wth the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales (RCAHMW). IfA Wales/Cymru AGM to be held beforehand at 10.15am. For more information contact Fiona Gale, Hon Secretary, Denbighshire Countryside Service, Yr Hen Garchar, 46 Clwyd Street LL15 1HP, tel 01824 708262, email fiona.gale@denbighshire.gov.uk, web www.archaeologists.net/modules/icontent/index.php?page=107.

National Family Week
31.5.10-6.6.10
The largest celebration of family life in the UK. With thousands of events, as well as competitions and special offers, we're encouraging families to eat, read, play, explore and get active together in the summer half term holidays. For more information contact Jane Nethersole, General Enquiries, Trans-World House, 100 City Road EC1Y 2BP, tel 020 7871 0189, fax 020 7871 0101, email jane@nationalfamilyweek.co.uk, web www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk/.

Perthshire Archaeology Month 2010
1.6.10-30.6.10
This year of the Perth800 celebrations offers once again a packed programme of events, presentations, demonstrations and workshops throughout the month of June about the fantastic archaeology we are lucky to have around us. As part of the Perth800 celebrations, this years programme will focus on the rich archaeology of the medieval Royal Burgh of Perth, including numerous guided walks which are the perfect companion for a visit to the Skin and Bone exhibition at Perth Museum and Art Gallery, and an extensive series of lectures which explores not only the medieval burgh, but the fascinating theme of the Tay in prehistory. In recognition of the Trust's major new publication on the Carpow Bronze Age logboat, the Trust is also delighted to include this year's highlight: a special week-long event Making the Bronze Age which will offer a very rare opportunity to see experimental archaeology, living history and ancient craft-working first hand. The practical weekend at the Bellwood Riverside Park promises to be the highlight of the month and I would thoroughly recommend it to all. There will even opportunities to take part yourself! There is something for everyone to enjoy in this programme, and, whenever possible, participation is FREE! See also www.perthshire.co.uk/archaeology. For more information contact David Strachan, Manager, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, The Lodge, 4 York Place PH2 8EP, tel 01738 477081, email DLStrachan@pkc.gov.uk, web www.pkht.org.uk.

Perthshire Archaeology Month 2010
1.6.10-30.6.10
The 8th annual celebration of archaeology in Perth and Kinross, will run from the 1st to 30th June. The programme includes guided walks of sites and landscapes in the area, illustrated talks, displays, and exhibitions. One of the highlights of this year's programme will be a series of displays of Bronze Age crafts and skills, including metalworking and pottery. For more information contact Steven Timoney, Outreach Officer, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, The Lodge, 4 York Place PH2 8EP, tel 01738 477089, email stimoney@pkc.gov.uk, web www.pkht.org.uk.

So you want to run your own archaeological project, but how?
4.6.10
An IfA Finds Group training day, aimed at Community Archaeologists. Held 10.30am to 4.30pm at Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4AA. Being an archaeologist, regardless if you are paid or unpaid can be divided into many different areas of competence, but once you have served your time and are a competent 'digger' many would like to look into running their own small explorations. Unfortunately, many soon find out that in addition to organising the tools and fellow enthusiasts there is a whole raft of decisions and paperwork and processes to remember, some of which you may have never dreamed of. This course would like to offer you the chance of finding out what you need to be aware of to be able to gain meaningful data and enjoy your own command. Together with Lecturers from the IfA Finds Group and Wilmslow Community Archaeology we are going to talk you through Research Designs, Scheduled Monument Consent, Landowners, Health and Safety, Funding and Costs, Insurance, as well as Finds Recording and processing, as well as the time-scales involved, and hopefully give you plenty of opportunity to ask your own questions. Please note, this course assumes that you are an experienced fieldworker. Independent archaeological fieldwork should not be undertaken without prior training both for the sake of the archaeology, but especially yourself, as archaeology can be dangerous. The car park is now 'pay and display'. Minimum participants 10, maximum 40. Please send bookings before 10.5.10. For more information contact Birgitta Hoffmann, 55 Broadwalk SK9 5PL, email latinteacher@btinternet.com, web www.mancent.org.uk/ArchaeologySummer2010.html.

Birthwaite Hall Visit
26.6.10
The Hall is in Darton, near Barnsley. A Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group (YVBSG) event. A visit to the west wing of a large seventeenth century H-plan house which has two storeys with attics and cellars. Also visiting a range of two- and three-storey seventeenth century farm buildings nearby, which are decorated. More buildings to come. Full details to follow For more information contact Kevin Illingworth, , web www.yvbsg.org.uk/events.htm.

SHARP Courses
3.7.10-13.8.10
Held by the Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project in conjunction with annual training excavation (3.7.10–13.8.10): see Fieldwork. All week-long courses run from Sunday 8.20am to Friday 5pm. Costs vary, download application form from website. Designed to introduce beginners to the various aspects of archaeology. For more information contact Brenda Stibbons, 4 Alfred Road NR27 9AN, tel 01263 510969, fax 07786 644980, email bookings@sharp.org.uk;enrolment@sharp.org.uk, web www.sharp.org.uk/ThisSeason.

Timber-Framed Buildings in the Thirsk Area
4.7.10
A Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group (YVBSG) event, looking at buildings, with Barry Harrison. Details to follow. For more information contact Barry Harrison, , web www.yvbsg.org.uk/events.htm.

Festival of British Archaeology
17.7.10-1.8.10
Each year the Festival showcases the very best of British archaeology, by presenting hundreds of special events organised and held by museums, local societies, national and countryside parks, universities, and heritage organisations across the UK. The Festival presents everyone the opportunity to learn about their local heritage, to see archaeology in action, and to get involved. Events ranging from excavation open days and behind-the-scenes tours to family fun days, hands-on activities, guided walks, talks and finds identification workshops take place all over the UK during this special fortnight. Deadline for inclusion of events in the National booklet 19 March 2010. For more information contact Sophie Cringle, Marketing and Events Officer, CBA, email festival@britarch.ac.uk, web www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk/.

Excavations in Progress
20.7.10
Led by Emily Gillott (Nottinghamshire County Council) for the excavations at Langford, Nottinghamshire and Craig Spence (Bishop Grossetest University College Lincoln) for the excavations at Navenby, Lincolnshire. A visit to Roman sites, one a large scale excavation in advance of quarrying, the other a training excavation. CBA East Midlands Group event held as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. Meet 10.45am at the Open Space, Navenby, on the corner of Chapel Lane and High Dike (Ermine Street), NGR SK 994577 where the community has been given control of an area of open space (owned by the local authority) which has been protected from development because of significant archaeological remains discovered there. See the project documents generated with Heritage Lottery Funding.
This Roman roadside settlement is being further investigated as part of the investigation of the hinterland or Territorium of the Roman city of Lincoln by students from Bishop Grosseteste University College led by Craig Spence.
We will then move on to visit the excavations being conducted ahead of quarrying at Langford, for Tarmac Ltd, by Trent & Peak Archaeology. First indications suggest later prehistoric and Roman nucleated settlement typical of the Trent Valley.
Bring a picnic lunch, plenty of liquid refreshment, suncream and weatherproof clothing. Stout walking boots/shoes are recommended as the ground will be rough and bumpy. Please note that the cars will not be able to be parked very close to the excavations. For more information contact Daryl Garton, Hon Meetings Secretary, 12 Collington Street, Beeston NG9 1FJ, email daryl@dgarton.plus.com, web www.britarch.ac.uk/cbaem.

YVBSG Committee Meeting
3.10.10
If you'd like to bring any matter to the attention of the Committee, or if you have any suggestions for future activities, please contact the Secretary. For more information contact David Crook, Secretary, 18 Sycamore Terrace, Bootham YO30 7DN, tel 01904 652387, email secretary@yvbsg.org.uk, web www.yvbsg.org.uk/events.htm.

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Deadline for inclusion into British Archaeology Issue 112 (June/July 2010) is confirmed as Sunday 14th March 2010. Entries received after this date may not be included. Please email Briefing with details of your event as soon as possible. Electronic submission is always preferred.