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Archaeological Features at Risk: A Survey Measuring Recent Destruction of Ireland's Archaeological Heritage

Archaeological Features at Risk: A Survey Measuring Recent Destruction of Ireland's Archaeological Heritage

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

This report examines how much of the archaeological heritage of Ireland has been lost and the vulnerability of the remaining portion.

The report indicates that in the areas studied, 34% of the monuments known to have existed have been destroyed. It suggests that in the years preceding the report the rate of destruction, far from decreasing through improved legislation and raising awareness, had in fact accelerated.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): Muiris O’Sullivan, David J. O’Connor and Laurence Kennedy
Archaeological Features At Risk 2001 4Mb

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Review of Archaeological Assessment & Monitoring Procedures in Ireland

Review of Archaeological Assessment & Monitoring Procedures in Ireland

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

This study was undertaken as a first step in developing guidelines on how assessment and monitoring in archaeology should be undertaken in the future. 

There has been a dramatic increase in testing and monitoring in the last number of years, 94.5% of all licensed test excavations and 93% of monitoring have occurred since 1990. The study is based on audits and quality assessments of a sample of recent monitoring and assessment reports and on consultations with professional archaeologists involved with the authorisation and execution of testing and monitoring investigations. The results of this study showed up many problems with both monitoring and testing procedures and reporting.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
Review Archaeological Assessment Monitoring Procedures 2000 580Kb

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Built Heritage Conservation & Ecological Sustainable Development

Built Heritage Conservation & Ecological Sustainable Development

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

This document examines many interesting overlaps between the building conservation and sustainable development.

The conservation of the built heritage has a contribution to make to the achievement of environmental balance in sustainable development.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
Built Heritage Sustainable Development 2012

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Adopt a Monument: Guidance for Community Archaeology Projects

Adopt a Monument: Guidance for Community Archaeology Projects

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology Education & Training

This manual provides guidance on understanding and recording monuments, care and conservation, interpretation, communications, funding as well as health and safety. Aimed at the participants of our Adopt a Monument Programme but also communities the length and breadth of Ireland, and even internationally, who are interested in engaging in heritage projects.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): Roisin Burke, Neil Jackman and Conor Ryan, Abarta Audio Guides
Guidance For Community Archaeology Projects

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