UK archaeologyThe latest news and views relating to archaeology across the United Kingdom, provided by the Council for British Archaeology.Treasures of a Saxon King of Essex- February 13, 2004 An archaeological excavation by the Museum of London Archaeology Service at Priory Crescent, Prittlewell, Essex in autumn 2003 unearthed a 7th century grave that is perhaps the most spectacular discovery of its kind made during the past 50 years - the grave is probably that of an Anglo-Saxon King of Essex. The range and combination of objects and how they were placed in the grave to create a setting for the dead king is unique. Weapons, equipment for feasting and personal possessions were...http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671473816076050 York Viking festival launched- February 13, 2004 The annual Viking festival, organised by the York Archaeological Trust, has been launched in York. The climax of the festival will be a reconstruction of the Coronation of Erik Bloodaxe in York Minster, with a candlelit procession and authentic ceremony, surrounded by over 100 Vikings.http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671425803189847 Archaeological informatics- February 13, 2004 A new issue of the electronic journal Internet Archaeology has been published with a number of papers on the theme of archaeological informatics: beyond technology.http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671384396614934 Historic Scotland to remain Executive agency- February 13, 2004 Historic Scotland will remain as an agency of the Scottish Executive. A report on the review of the structure and functions of Historic Scotland has been published, and Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport Frank McAveety said that he had accepted all of the review recommendations and work is in hand to make many of the required changes. Mr McAveety said: "The review has concluded that all of the functions currently delivered by Historic Scotland are necessary, and that the organisation...http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671347930930777 Resource becomes MLA- February 13, 2004 The Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries has announced that it is dropping the name "Resource" from its title. The organisation, which provides leadership across the sector and strategic advice to government, said it would be known in future as the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, abbreviated to MLA.http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671311337686987 Traffic in artefacts from Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond- February 13, 2004 A Swiss-British conference on 'Not for sale - making the new laws work', held from 5-6 February 2004 at the University of Geneva, brought together archaeologists, curators, collectors, dealers and auction houses alongside those who drafted the new laws and those who will apply them. The discussion was summarised in an online blog.http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671300287475675 Access to archaeological archives- February 13, 2004 Resource, in association with the Archaeological Archive Forum, has recently completed a study to define the costs associated with the storage of, and provision of access to, archaeological archives in museums for the financial year 2002-2003. The research will help museums who are reviewing their provision for archaeological archives.http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671269305160260 Neanderthals not human ancestors- February 13, 2004 A group of researchers have suggested that the Neanderthals were not close relatives of modern humans and represent a single species quite distinct from our own. Thye claim that 3D comparisons of Neanderthal, modern human and other primate skulls confirm theories that the ancient people were a breed apart.http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671245789305116 Killhope is Guardian's family friendly museum of the year- February 13, 2004 Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum in County Durham has been named as the winner of the first Guardian Family Friendly Museum award.http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671218671928583 Consultation over future of Lincoln's Roman past- February 13, 2004 The City of Lincoln Council is asking the public to comment on its plans to conserve, manage and reinterpret the city's vast Roman heritage. Many of the sites are inaccessible to the public or require conservation and the council has drawn up a draft plan to ensure the citys past is maintained for future generations. "Lincoln is extremely fortunate to have 27 visible Roman monuments which is a tremendous cultural and tourism resource," said Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Tourism, Cllr...http://www.britarch.ac.uk/archaeoblog/2004_02_08_archive.html#107671190267333929 |