Experimental Archaeology and the Butser Ancient Farm Research Project
Summary
This paper seeks to set out briefly the philosophy and implications of experimental work in archaeology today and makes the case that such experimental work is fundamental both to archaeological technique and to improved interpretation. Emphasis is placed upon the need to focus far greater objective attention onto the archaeological material with increased multiplicity of interpretation as the inevitable result. A discussion of the Butser Ancient Farm Research Project presents its aims, objectives and potential scope. A brief survey of the work achieved during the three year pilot scheme is recorded with a detailed analysis of the reconstruction and initial life-cycle of one round-house and the results of two experiments, grass deletion and the protophit.
Cite this Record
Experimental Archaeology and the Butser Ancient Farm Research Project. Peter J. Reynolds, J. Collis. In The Iron Age in Britain - a review. Pp. 32-40. Sheffield: Department of Prehistory & Archaeology, University of Sheffield. 1977 ( tDAR id: 416899) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8416899
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Keywords
General
Agriculture
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construction of building
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Experimental Archaeology
Geographic Keywords
England
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NORTHERN IRELAND
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Scotland
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Wales
Temporal Keywords
Iron Age
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager
Record Identifiers
ExArc Id(s): 3155
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
General Note: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.
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