Community archaeology

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[edit] Community Archaeology

Community archaeology is easy to define - archaeology by the people for the people. It is empowered by the reality that within a locality there will be many people interested and excited by the material evidence for the past which lies beneath their streets, houses, gardens, workplaces and is scattered across fields and woods. Although fascinated by the discoveries of professional archaeologists, these people want passionately to be directly involved in the actual process of discovery themselves and in the research and imaginative reconstruction that flows from these discoveries.

There are many examples of successful locally-run archaeology projects - those that properly embody this spirit. The Community Archaeology homepage in the UKis a good starting place for finding out moe about this topic.

[edit] Other Community Archaeology Projects

A Community Archaeology project in York
[http://www.communityarchaeology.co.uk A number of community archaeology projects based in North Yorkshire with professional expertise provided by Kevin Cale
[http://www.communitynature.co.uk A community nature and heritage project based at Studfold Farm, Upper Nidderdale, North Yorkshire with professional advice provided by Nigel Heptinstall
Leicestershire project
Cambridgeshire course
Shropshire information
Binghamton, NY academic program
Baltimore, MD academic program