Community archaeology projects and other public outreach projects are there to engage people and provide both an enjoyable experience and a place to learn, interact and discover. These projects are...
Getting a job in archaeology involves thinking about what you want to achieve, how you want to achieve it and where to find the places where jobs are available. This presentation lays out the basi...
This guide aims to outline the importance of fish remains in the understanding of people in the past, discussing what fish remains can tell us and why they tend not to receive the same attention as...
Insurance can be seen as a major cost for a small business owner, and some local societies are put off by potential expense, but when it comes down to it there are a number of good reasons why you ...
While archaeology has a good safety record the construction industry has more than 25% of annual work-related deaths and over 4,000 major injuries every year. Developer-led archaeology brings the a...
This short guide is designed to help answer some of the basic questions that are asked about getting started in archaeology, whether as an interested amateur a determined schoolchild or a student g...
Artefact recording is another area in archaeology that is often overlooked and mis-represented. Not only does the archival quality of the resulting image matter but a simple understanding of lighti...
This article is intended to be an introduction to photography for archaeologists. Before embarking on any serious site recording, it is advisable that you become familiar with your camera. It is re...
This guide is designed to help provide sample record sheets, convention sheets and template Risk Assesment form. You can either print them out as is, or use them to create your own to fit your spec...
This guide is designed to help you think about some of the things you might want to consider before building a website for your site or project, as well as to give some brief guidance to get you st...
The best of the Web
Welcome to this guide to the best of the Web for Archaeology.
In these pages you will find a selection of some of the most useful websites for students, lecturers and resear...
The first ever Code of Practice for Treasure Trove in Scotland is designed to ensure everyone involved with found objects of archaeological, historical or cultural significance understands the proc...
Value-based approach to the management of the historic environment, taking account of the diverse ways in which people value the historic environment as part of their cultural and natural heritage....
An informal guide to the legislation which protects Scotland's historic buildings. It describes how Historic Scotland and the planning authorities administer that legislation.
Author: Historic S...
Information on 75 Historic Scotland admission charged sites.
A richly illustrated taster to the sites in the care of Historic Scotland. If you want to visit Scotland this will give you a guide ...
This booklet sets out guidance on how to complete the CSAGraveyard Recording Form. Inside you will find a brief introduction to some of the features found in Scottish graveyards for more informatio...
Scientific dating methods are wellestablished as important tools inarchaeological chronology and theirapplication as part of archaeological investigations is now routine.Quite anumber of techniques...
The analytical survey of earthworks and landscapes is a particularly valuable contribution to archaeology, and to related disciplines such as historical geography and local history. It is a traditi...
The analytical survey of earthworks and landscapes is a particularly valuable contribution to archaeology, and to related disciplines such as historical geography and local history. It is a traditi...