Preservation, Participation and the Pursuit of Knowledge: Strategic Policy and Archaeological Practice Within the City of York 1989–2015

Oxley, John

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-55490-7_3

John Oxley⁴

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This paper discusses the development of archaeological policy and practice in the City of York, UK, between 1989 and 2015, looking in particular at the development of municipal policies and procedures by City of York Council. The paper looks at three specific periods of development: before 1972; 1972–1989; and 1989–2015. The landscape of archaeological practice in York before 1972 is detailed. The impact of the creation of York Archaeological Trust the development of the Jorvik Viking Centre is described. The designation of an Area of Archaeological Importance one of only five such designations in the UK is discussed. The problems inherent in the lack of any active role by local government are highlighted, with particular reference to the events at the Queen’s Hotel site in the historic core of York. The key post-1989 policy and practice initiatives of preservation in situ and targeted archaeological research projects implemented and overseen by a dedicated post of archaeologist within City of York Council are described in detail.

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Oxley, J. (2017). Preservation, Participation and the Pursuit of Knowledge: Strategic Policy and Archaeological Practice Within the City of York 1989–2015. In: Baugher, S., Appler, D., Moss, W. (eds) Urban Archaeology, Municipal Government and Local Planning. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55490-7_3

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