Ancient monuments in the countryside: An archaeological management review (Archaeological report) - Softcover

Darvill, Timothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1850741670 ISBN 13: 9781850741671

Publisher: Historic Buildings & Monuments Commission for England, 1987

Synopsis

Much of England's rich archaeological heritage lies in the countryside. Many monuments, such as barrows, hillforts, and Roman villas, are familiar features of the landscape, while other sites lie buried or only partly visible. These remains are the result of the impact on the landscape of the countless generations of people who have lived, worked and died within it. The cumulative effect is the landscape we know today, in which the historical dimension is an integral component of the valued whole and an important part of what most people in England are increasingly concerned to see protected and conserved.The archaeological heritage, however, is a finite and fragile resource, and much of it has been lost in the last two decades as a result of increasing pressures on farming, industry, and commerce to maximise the return on investment in the land. The conservation of what remains, therefore, needs to be given urgent consideration.This report has three main goals. First, it aims to present the background to the recognition, investigation, and management of the archaeological resource. Second, it attempts to review what is known of the resource, the threats currently posed to it, and the ways in which it can be exploited and conserved. Finally, it looks towards the development and promotion of a secure future for ancient monuments in the countryside.

About this edition

• Publisher: Historic Buildings & Monuments Commission for England
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 1850741670
• ISBN 13: 9781850741671
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 188