Geophysical methods provide a non-invasive, non-destructive means of investigating and defining subsequent excavation targets in areas of known or suspected archaeological potential. Terrestrial methods rely on measuring contrasts in the properties, such as magnetism and elect
archaeology | geophysics
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This paper will outline the main aspects of legislation and policy on the protection of thearchaeological heritage with special reference to road construction. It is not intended as adetailed account of all aspects of archaeological legislation as its focus is on matters ofpartic
archaeology | legislation | regulation
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Archaeological assessment, in a rescue context, is the systematic attempt to discover the potential impact of a proposed development on archaeological remains. A variety of methods can be deployed in this attempt and the resulting report will usually include recommendations on
archaeology | site location | exploring and investigating techniques
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The National Museum of Ireland has a number of statutory functions relating to the conduct of archaeological excavation and post-excavation work. The Museum’s role is set out in the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 1994 as well as in a number of ministerial policy documents. The M
archaeology | legislation | regulation
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Article 3 of the second European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (Council of Europe 1992) prescribes that archaeological excavations should be conducted by qualified and authorised persons. This has generated considerable debate throughout Europe on th
archaeology | regulation
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A visitor to Irish archaeology might conclude that we live in the best of times, and this might appear especially so of archaeological publishing. True, the resources of Dúchas the Heritage Service are limited, yet it boasts some fine achievements in recent years, especially i
archaeology | publication | reporting
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