Congress of Independent Archaeologists, 2009
The next full weekend Congress will be
on the 29th - 30th August
2009 in The Dome, Buxton, Derbyshire. The Congress will
be held in conjunction with the Derbyshire Archaeological
Society and will concentrate on Industrial archaeology
and the role of the amateur archaeologist.
The Dome is one of the grandest conference locations
anywhere in Britain. Once a magnificent 18th Century
stable block built to house the 5th Duke of Devonshire’s
horses and servants. It was the hospital for a number
of years and is now part of the University of Derby
in Buxton. Web link http://www.thedomeevents.co.uk/
.
For further information please email
our secretary,
Keith Foster who lives near Buxton and is organising
the congress.
Independents' day, 2008
Independents' Day is the day on which
we celebrate the achievements of independent archaeologists,
by visiting one of the leading archaeological societies
and see how they contribute to the success of independent
(non-government) archaeology.
 In
2008 we visited Monmouth
on the 30th August 2008, to celebrate the work of the
Monmouth Archaeological Society and its leader Steve
Clarke.
(Photo right is of Monnow Bridge)
Highlights of the conference included:
* How to explore your local
area — Steve Clarke and the neighbouring
societies revealed some of their recent work.
* The latest tips and tricks
of using a resistivity meter were demonstrated..
Many societies have bought the TR/CIA resistivity meter,
and Bob Randall, who designed and manufactured the machines
demonstrated his latest techniques for producing vertical
sections.
* How to buy your own Medieval
town. Stuart Wilson did just this, when
he bought the deserted Medieval town of Trellech –
once one of the largest medieval town in Wales. Highlight
of the afternoon, was a visit to the site of Trellech,
where Stuart Wilson revealed how he plans to spend the
next 300 years digging the town.
For further details, email the Hon secretary,
Keith Foster
or telephone 01332 704148.
Conference and meetings
 We
hold conferences
and meetings to bring independent archaeologists
together. This is the only national opportunity for
local societies to come together to learn about the
problems and achievements of other societies. We hope
to see you at one of them - ideas for new topics for
discussion always welcome!
Right: Fiona Wilson, the
Chairman of the East Riding Archaeological Society,
who hosted the 2007
Congress, here displays some of the prehistoric
types of wheat that she has been growing.
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Resistivity Meter
We help local independent archaeologists
to do archaeology notably by the production of our low-cost
Resistivity Meter.
Production has now ceased, but click here to be put
on the waiting list
We encourage
We work for better
collaboration between amateurs and professionals
- notably in our very successful
'Valletta' campaign.
Find an archaeological Society
Click here
for the Handbook of Archaeology, which gives details
of local societies, and advice on where to find suitable
digs.
The Valletta Convention
The Valletta Convention of the Council of Europe appears
to aim to outlaw independent archaeology. Read
here our analysis of this deeply flawed Convention.
Background
Click
here to read about the background to the council
and our past activities
Contact us
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here to find out who we are.
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