Appleby Archaeology
| Formation | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Type | Archaeology group |
| Headquarters | Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, UK |
Activities | Training, Survey, Excavation, Recording, Documentary Research, Lectures, Site visits |
Archives | Research reports, Conference papers, Lecture synopses, Newsletters |
| Website | applebyarchaeolog.org.uk |
Appleby Archaeology (AppArch) is a society founded in 1998 by Martin Railton to promote interest in the practical application of modern archaeological techniques within a local context. Based in Appleby-in-Westmorland, UK, Appleby Archaeology operates mainly within the upper Eden Valley.
Activities
Appleby Archaeology has organised three conferences to date:
- Romans in the Eden Valley (2001)
- People and the Land (2007)[1]
- Medieval Life in the Eden Valley (2009)
The group has published extensively[2] with regard to its survey and excavation work in the Appleby area and, in particular, on Brackenber Moor.
In 2019, Appleby Archaeology began work on a three-year project entitled "Dig Appleby - Digging Deeper"[3] designed to engage the local community in using archaeological techniques to research the early history of Appleby. This project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and succeeds a preliminary one-year "DigAppleby" project.
As a background to its practical activities, Appleby Archaeology also runs a regular programme of evening lectures throughout the winter months. During the summer, it organises visits to local sites of archaeological interest. It circulates reports on these activities through the local press and via its website. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter.
References
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