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Value from Development-Led Archaeology in the UK: Advancing the Narrative to Reflect Societal Changes

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  • Sadie Watson

    (Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), London N1 7ED, UK)

  • Harald Fredheim

    (Department of Archaeology, University of York, York YO1 7EP, UK)

Abstract

This paper explores how current challenges in the development-led system of archaeology in the UK are widely applicable elsewhere. Using the UK model, we explore the legislative and structural frameworks that enable archaeological work and the pressing need to better provide benefit for the wider public from that work. We believe that there is a focus on outputs rather than outcomes, which has perpetuated the idea that contracting archaeology is a product of development rather than a process that can instigate social value. We argue that the shift to public benefit and social value in UK policy should be encouraging practitioners operating within this industry to pay more attention to the links between their standard contracting practice and the benefits they deliver to people through their work. We explore why this could be a way of meeting policy priorities but also an opportunity to bridge the gaps between expert-identified heritage values and societal needs.

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  • Sadie Watson & Harald Fredheim, 2022. "Value from Development-Led Archaeology in the UK: Advancing the Narrative to Reflect Societal Changes," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(5), pages 1-10, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:5:p:3053-:d:764711
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    1. Nisar Ali Khan & Camillo Nuti & Giorgio Monti & Mario Micheli, 2022. "Critical Review of Pakistani Current Legislation on Sustainable Protection of Cultural Heritage," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-15, March.

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