Chartered Institute for Archaeologists 2022

38 USEFUL INFORMATION | LOCAL AUTHORITY ARCHAEOLOGISTS | PORTABLE ANTIQUITIES SCHEME THE ROLE OF LOCAL AUTHORITY ARCHAEOLOGISTS (LAA) The job of the archaeological advisor is crucial where archaeology is undertaken in the spatial planning process, in response to development proposals. The advisor is equally important where archaeology takes place in accordance with some other condition or permission, for example under an archaeological excavation licence or a consent to investigate a designated, protected site. Working within local government, archaeological services have four key functions in order to encourage the identification, recording, protection, management, interpretation and promotion of archaeological sites and monuments: 1 To develop and maintain comprehensive public information resources (Historic Environment Records/Sites and Monuments Records) for the understanding and enjoyment of the historic environment. 2 To ensure that all development and other land use takes into account the need properly to conserve the archaeological heritage. 3 To conserve the historic environment by improved management through, for example, agri-environment schemes which can protect archaeological sites from the damaging effects of ploughing. 4 To promote awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the historic environment through education and outreach programmes. For more information and the up-to-date list of LAA archaeologists please see www.algao.org.uk/localgov. THE ROLE OF THE PORTABLE ANTIQUITIES SCHEME (PAS) The Portable Antiquities Scheme is run by the British Museum and Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales to encourage the recording of archaeological objects found by members of the public in England and Wales. Finds recorded with the PAS help advance knowledge of the history and archaeology of England and Wales. In order to do this the PAS ▪ promotes the maximum public interest and benefit from the recovery, recording and research of portable antiquities ▪ promotes best practice by finders/landowners and archaeologists/museums in the discovery, recording and conservation of finds made by the public ▪ in partnership with museums and others, raises awareness among the public, including young people, of the educational value of recording archaeological finds in their context and facilitating their research ▪ creates partnerships between finders and museums/archaeologists to increase participation in archaeology and advance our understanding of the past ▪ supports the Treasure Act and increases opportunities for museums to acquire archaeological finds for public benefits For more information and the up-to-date list of PAS contacts please see https://finds.org.uk/contacts.

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