Experimental Archaeology

Author(s): Peter J. Reynolds

Year: 1972

Summary

The newsletter reports of the first course in experimental archaeology, taught in 1972 at Birmingham University. The seminar included 6 lecturers who each presented a topic in experimental archaeology. Beside the lecturers, 2 practical workshops were offered: weaving and pottery making. The practical workshops offered the direct approach to experimental archaeology and its questions, issues, and challenges in science.

The review also includes reports of on going experiments at the Butser Ancient Farm, for example, the roundhouse, a barn, the Brandean Gateway, and grain storage.

Cite this Record

Experimental Archaeology. Peter J. Reynolds. Worcestershire Archaeological Newsletter. 9: 1-13. 1972 ( tDAR id: 415993) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8415993

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Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 2247

Notes

Rights & Attribution: Christine Shaw contributed a copy of this document to the collection. EXARC thanks her for her dedication for preserving the Butser Ancient Farm Archive.

General Note: More information about the Butser Ancient Farm Archive and this document can be found at Butser.org.uk

Rights & Attribution: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.

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