Congress of Independent Archaeologists, Sheffield 1995

In the aftermath of PPG16, many archaeological societies are once again turning their attention to research. The sixth Congress of Independent Archaeologists will focus on the role of archaeological societies in the 1990s.

County Societies

What is the role of County Societies? How far do they have a lead role in encouraging research in their areas? Some of the leading county societies will be explaining their work and the achievement of societies in their area.

Local Societies

Should Local Societies be turning their attention away from rescue archaeology towards research or should rescue still be their major priority? Societies from around the country will be giving their varied views and experiences.

Regional Groups and National Societies

How do Regional organisations such as the CBA Regional Groups see their role? What is the role of the CBA and other national bodies in carrying out research? Which are the most suitable specialist societies to join?

Throughout there will be a practical emphasis on Projects actually carried out by archaeological societies, or projects that are being planned.

In Particular

The Congress will also consider a number of broad themes:

Publication should comity societies be the main publishing bodies? Should they publish monographs?

* Research. Who should do research: county or local society?

* Scientific/geophysical backup:
          where can the local society obtain help?

* Universities: should they play any role in the archaeology of their area~

* Adult education: should there be any links with archaeological societies?

The 'Showcase':

a special session will be devoted to the latest news of the most important discoveries made by amateur archaeologists throughout the country. In particular, some of the finalists in the recent Pitt Rivers Awards will be presenting their work.

Workshop Session:

There will be a special workshop session on the Sunday afternoon on archaeology and the Internet:: how to join, what you can find there.

Offers of contributions, and further details of the Congress, can, be obtained from the organiser, Andrew Selkirk, 9 Nassington Road, London NW3 2TX

Phone (and Fax): 0171435 7517

e mail: selkirk @cix.compulink. co. uk

Programme

Friday 31st March. Reception for Conference members and for local archaeologists.

Saturday 1st April. Morning. Local and County Archaeological Societies, their structure and experiences.

Afternoon. The 'Showcase': the best of independent archaeology. The finalists of the Pitt Rivers Award will be invited to present their results.

Evening. Conference dinner and keynote address

Sunday 2nd April Morning. National and Regional Societies and specialist groups.

Main Conference ends at lunch

Afternoon: Optional specialist workshop: Archaeology and the Internet

Conference Details

The conference will be held at Sheffield University, at Earnshaw Hall. Accommodation is in single or twin study bedrooms.

The conference takes place on Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd April 1995. Conference members are encouraged to arrive on the Friday evening (31st March), when there will be a reception for local archaeologists. it is possible to book accommodation for the Friday night.

Non Residents are welcome the fee of £12 includes all teas and coffees.

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