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Battlefield Archaeology and New Methods for the Identification, Understanding and Conservation of Historic Fields of Conflict

Summary of the impact

University of Huddersfield research into new interdisciplinary methods for systematic archaeological examination has led to significant advances in the identification and subsequent conservation of historic battlefields. The work has influenced policy and practice at English Heritage, informing key changes in its National Heritage Protection Plan, and has been used to help safeguard famous sites such as Bosworth and Hastings. It has also shaped policy in other countries — including Belgium — where it has been described as "the basis for the development of a governmental vision" regarding battlefield sites — and has raised wider public awareness of battlefield archaeology through high-profile media engagement.

Submitting Institution

University of Huddersfield

Unit of Assessment

History

Summary Impact Type

Cultural

Research Subject Area(s)

Engineering: Geomatic Engineering
History and Archaeology: Archaeology

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