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<\/p>\nEPPIC placements are the result of an exciting partnership between English Heritage, IFA and IHBC which began in 2003. This year, six one-year professional work-based learning placements are to be offered, in specialisms related to the historic environment. Successful candidates are to be placed with English Heritage in various locations within the UK, and will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills in areas including architectural graphics, architectural investigation, archaeological investigation, and aerial survey and investigation (which is HLF- funded).<\/p>\n
The EPPIC scheme aims to address identified archaeological skills gaps, build capacity within the heritage sector and create opportunities for all sectors of the community to gain professional skills. The placements are designed for those with some experience of historic environment practice, but who have not yet had the opportunity to develop more specialist skills and competencies. Placements are structured around the National Occupational Standards in Archaeological Practice, enabling trainees to record evidence towards a vocational qualification.<\/p>\n
For more information about these exciting opportunities, please see the advert and further particulars which can be accessed from www.archaeolgists.net<\/p>","created":"2007-01-06 00:00:00","d":"2010-03-22 15:48:27","latitude":"39.1857","longitude":"-78.1633","updated":"2010-03-22 15:48:27","golive":"2007-01-06 00:00:00","fullname":"Laura Burnett","username":"public","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2006-11-29 00:00:00","title":"Rare new acquisitions on display","id":"180","summary":"Shrewsbury Museums Service is delighted to be able to display for the first time some internationally important archaeological finds from Shropshire.","contents":"
Shrewsbury Museums Service is delighted to be able to display for the first time some internationally important archaeological finds from Shropshire.<\/p>\n
A pair of spoons, dating to the Iron Age (800 BC - 100 AD) were found by local metal detectorist, Mr. Trevor Brown, in mid Shropshire during 2005. They are extremely rare and only twenty-three others of this type are known in the world!<\/p>\n
These are the first spoons of this type to be found for eighty years. The spoons are always found in pairs but no-one is sure what they were used for. It has been suggested that they have a ritual or divinatory purpose but the truth may be more prosaic. They remain evocative and enigmatic items.<\/p>\n
The spoons were reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme and purchased for the museums via the Treasure Act, with assistance from The Friends of Shrewsbury's Museums.<\/p>\n
Since Peter Reavill started work as Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) for Shropshire and Herefordshire, in 2003, the museum identification service and the Portable Antiquities Scheme have worked closely together. Peter runs finds identification afternoons in the museum and has recorded hundreds of Shropshire finds. He also acts as the main contact point for members of the public who find items that come under the Treasure Act.<\/p>\n
The spoons are on display at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery until 22nd December, alongside other recent purchases, donations and loans of archaeological finds, dating from the Iron Age to the 17th century.<\/p>","created":"2006-11-29 00:00:00","d":"2009-11-16 22:39:00","latitude":"52.7082","longitude":"-2.75432","updated":"2009-11-16 22:39:00","golive":"2006-11-29 00:00:00","fullname":"Laura Burnett","username":"public","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2006-10-16 15:51:33","title":"Herefordshire Archaeological Symposium","id":"176","summary":"A symposium on archaeology","contents":"
Presents
\r\nARCHAEOLOGY IN PROFILE
\r\nA NINTH SYMPOSIUM ON
\r\nARCHAEOLOGY IN HEREFORDSHIRE
\r\nAt the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford
\r\nOn Saturday 21st October 2006
\r\nProgramme
\r\nMorning session: Chair: Andrew Ashcroft
\r\n9.30 Introduction and welcome
\r\n9.35 Tim Hoverd Archaeology in Herefordshire in 2006: an overview
\r\n10.00 Peter Dorling The Lugg Valley Project
\r\n10.45 Discussion
\r\n11.00 Break
\r\n11.30 Chris Atkinson The Garway Common Project
\r\n12.00 Julian Cotton Recent investigations at Kilpeck Castle
\r\n12.30 Discussion
\r\n12.40 Lunch break
\r\nAfternoon session: Chair: Dr. Neil Rimmington
\r\n14.00 Peter Dorling Neolithic sites in the Lugg Valley
\r\n14.45 Peter Reavill Bronze Age Finds from Herefordshire
\r\n15.20 Break
\r\n15.50 Dale Rouse Excavations on the Asda site, Hereford.
\r\n16.20 Dr. Nigel Baker Ross-on-Wye: The urban archaeology of a market town\r\n<\/p>","created":"2006-10-16 15:51:33","d":"2010-03-22 16:21:10","latitude":"52.0612","longitude":"-2.7184","updated":"2010-03-22 16:21:10","golive":"2010-03-22 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2010-12-07 11:43:13","title":"EBay announcement","id":"175","summary":"The British Museum and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) have partnered with eBay.co.uk to ensure that antiquities found in the UK are being sold legally on its site.","contents":"
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The British Museum and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) have partnered with eBay.co.uk to ensure that antiquities found in the UK are being sold legally on its site.<\/p>\n
In order to prevent illegal sales of treasure, the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS, which is managed by the British Museum on behalf of the MLA) has set up a team to monitor antiquities sold on eBay.co.uk and to ensure that sellers have the right to trade them. Where the listing is illegal, PAS will report it to the Art and Antiques Unit of the Metropolitan Police and eBay.co.uk, which has committed to end illegal listings.The commitment is the latest development in eBay's on-going work with national law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n
eBay.co.uk is the first website to reach an agreement with the British Museum and the MLA banning the illegal sale of treasure over its trading platform,<\/p>\n
English, Welsh and Northern Irish archaeological finds which constitute 'treasure' must be reported to the relevant authorities under the Treasure Act. Failing to report a find of treasure is a criminal offence.<\/p>\n
In many cases, sellers innocently trade items on the web, unaware that finds need to be reported under the provisions of the Treasure Act. eBay has therefore also worked with the British Museum and PAS to create a guide to buying and selling antiquities safely on its site with advice about reporting obligations. The guide is to be found at http:\/\/pages.ebay.co.uk\/buy\/guides\/antiquities<\/a><\/p>\n Dr Roger Bland, head of Portable Antiquities and Treasure at the British Museum said:<\/p>\n \"We welcome eBay's assistance in helping stop the illegal sale of antiquities on the internet with this partnership. Our experience is that most people who buy and sell UK archaeological finds do so without being aware that they may be breaking the law if items have not been reported. We have therefore worked with eBay to ensure that its users are aware of its obligations through our guide. We will also be contacting sellers to ensure that they have reported items and have appropriate documentation.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Chris Batt, MLA Chief Executive added:<\/p>\n \"For those who are selling items illegally, this partnership means we have in place a process to stop listings and take action against the individuals concerned. Doing so is vital because such activity is not only illegal but could also damage the archaeological record as, without effective reporting, valuable insights into our past could be lost forever.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n David Lammy, Culture Minister comments<\/p>\n \"eBay is one of this century's greatest success stories. A truly global phenomenon. But like us, they recognise that the expanding internet trade in art, antiquities and antiques has potential for abuse, and it is important that steps are taken to ensure that it does not unwittingly become a cover for criminality. I commend eBay for taking such a responsible stance.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Garreth Griffith, head of Trust and Safety at eBay.co.uk, comments:<\/p>\n \"Educating our customers on what to look out for when buying antiquities on eBay and informing sellers of their obligations is of paramount importance. Giving our customers the knowledge and engaging that knowledge to help with our investigations work means we have 15 million pairs of eyes and ears out there working with us on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n Working with British Museum and PAS and harnessing the strength of our community of buyers and sellers means we have an extensive network to ensure that antiquities are sold legitimately. It is also an excellent example of the way that eBay can work with law enforcement to track people seeking the break the law and bring them to account.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n DS Vernon Rapley, head of the Met Police Art & Antiques unit said:<\/p>\n \"This is a really good example of the art market and those concerned in the preservation of antiquities working together to help prevent and detect cultural property crimes. We are fully supportive of the initiative and hope that it has a real impact on preventing illicit sales.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>","created":"2006-10-03 08:44:04","d":"2010-12-07 11:43:13","latitude":"51.519","longitude":"-0.1265","updated":"2010-12-07 11:43:13","golive":"2010-03-22 00:00:00","fullname":"Daniel Pett","username":"dpett","fn":"Daniel Pett","un":"dpett"},{"datePublished":"2010-11-17 15:55:47","title":"Thornborough Henges Report","id":"174","summary":"Over at the British Archaeological Jobs Resouce site (http:\/\/www.bajr.org\/<\/a>), a document has been produced as an independent report on the recent metal detecting rally on the land around Thornborough's Henges (not on the protected area). The Henges have been at the centre of a large legal battle revolving around Tarmac's desire to quarry the area. More information on this can be found at Timewatch's website.","contents":" Download the Thornborough Henges Rally report<\/a><\/p>\n Over at the British Archaeological Jobs Resouce site (http:\/\/www.bajr.org\/<\/a>), a document has been produced as an independent report on the recent metal detecting rally on the land around Thornborough's Henges (not on the protected area). The Henges have been at the centre of a large legal battle revolving around Tarmac's desire to quarry the area. More information on this can be found at Timewatch<\/a>'s website.<\/p>\n\n Described by English Heritage as the most important ancient site between Stonehenge and the Orkneys<\/p>\n\n\n
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