Museum of London (UK) Archaeological Archive and Research Centre Training School

Introduction to Finds Processing and Recording

Course dates:

Monday 18 July – Friday 22 July 2011

Monday 1 August – Friday 5 August 2011

Course content

During this week-long course you will learn the basics of processing finds from archaeological excavations. Guided by nearly a dozen experienced practitioners and specialists from the Archive and Research Centre, you will go through all the various stages from handling and packaging, to sorting and cataloguing. There will be a strong emphasis on practical activities, drawing on one of the world’s largest and most diverse archaeological collections. The sessions will include:

• Basic principles of washing, packaging and handling artefacts

• Sorting and cataloguing ‘bulk’ materials: ceramics, building material, animal bone

• Identifying, handling and cataloguing metalwork and other ‘small finds’

• Dealing with organic materials: leather, wood

• Working on cemetery excavations and dealing with human remains

• Liaising with conservators and specialists, and writing finds’ reports

Course cost:

£260, to include:

• All tutorial expenses, including materials for practical sessions

• Documentation and access to on-line resources following the course

• Morning tea/coffee (five days); afternoon tea/coffee (four days)

• Lunch (four days); dinner (one day)

Next steps

• For further information about the course, please download our information sheet (PDF, 28.1KB)

• To book, please contact the Museum of London Box Office (telephone bookings)

• To discuss the content of the course or for bookings enquiries, please contact (preferably by e-mail) Francis Grew (fgrew@museumoflondon.org.uk; telephone +44 (0)20 7566 9317 ) or Jackie Keily (jkeily@museumoflondon.org.uk; telephone +44 (0)20 7814 5734).

Website

http://www.museumoflondonarchaeology.org.uk/ComLearn/Lectures-courses-conferences/LAARC_Training_School.htm