In Transit

In July 2006 archaeologists from the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology from the University of Bristol, with involvement from Atkins Heritage, embarked on a contemporary archaeology project with a difference. We excavated and old (1991) Ford Transit van, used by archaeologists and later works an maintenance teams at the Ironbridge Museum.
The object: to see what can be learnt about a very particular, common, and characteristic type of contemporary place; to estalish what archaeologists and archaeology can contribute to understanding the way society; and specifically we as archaeologists, use these places; and to challenge and critique the very nature of contemporary archaeology. What is it and who is it for?
Six months later and the project is still ongoing. Finds analysis is being undertaken at the University of Bristol and the project is moving towards full publication. Follow the links at the side of the page for further details.