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landscape archaeology

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landscape archaeology

The study of human occupation and activities on landscapes, in particular the patterning of settlements and sites within that broad perspective through time.



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aim here is to provide an enhanced historical and theoretical context for existing and future work; to complement and contextualise the numerous pieces of small scale and meticulous work that have been produced in industrial, post-medieval and landscape archaeology.
Cooper draws on his knowledge of social history, local history, and landscape archaeology to examine the history of the industry, the process of digging out the product and getting it to market, the impact of the industry on the landscape and environment, and the people involved during the 20th century.
Prof Aston, who is Emeritus Professor of Landscape Archaeology and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, and Honorary Professor, Department of Archaeology, at Durham University, will discuss the archaeology, adventures and anecdotes behind the digs.
 
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