Archaeological Achievement Awards
We are proud to announce that we are now working with CBA (Council for British Archaeology) This has meant a change of name to the Archaeological Achievement Awards as well as this, we now cover the ROI.
Best Archaeological Project
National Trust Archaeology at Knole, Sevenoaks, Kent Won the 2018 award.
Best Community Engagement Archaeology Project
Joint Winners in 2018:Museum of London Archaeology/Council for British Archaeology/Nautical Archaeology Society for CITiZAN (Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeological Network). The SCAPE Trust/Scotland’s Coastal Heritage at Risk Project for Newshot Island Boat Graveyard.
Best Archaeological Book
Richard Annis, Anwen Caffell, Christopher Gerrard, Pam Graves and Andrew Millard Lost Lives, New Voices: Unlocking the Story of the Scottish Soldiers in 1650 Oxbow Books Presenting the results of an archaeological investigation that took place during redevelopment work in t he historic core of Durham. It tells the story of a chain of tragic events that took place in the aftermath of the battle of Dunbar, 1650. Matthew Ritchie The Archaeology of Dun Deardail Forestry Commission Scotland/Nevis Landscape Partnership Presenting a popular account of the excavation, it sets the site in its wider archaeological and historical context and explores both the results of the excavation and the various creative responses to it. John Hunter The Small Isles Historic Environment Scotland Bringing together years of archaeological research in a comprehensive, beautiful and accessible book, and revealing new insights into life on the island
Best Public Presentation of Archaeology
2018 WInner: Bloomberg, London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE
The prestigious British Archaeological Awards were held in Central Hall Westminster on 15th October 2018. These awards held every two years are Britain’s only independent sector-wide archaeological awards, celebrating and showcasing the best in British archaeology.
Professor Carenza Lewis was the compere for the evening, well known to many for her contribution to the popular Time Team TV programme, she began by saying the awards are a test to the calibre of work being carried out across the country.
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