The importance of partnerships in non-commercial archaeology
Channel: Recording Archaeology
Date: 09/09/2016

In July 2015 a unique partnership was formed by The Defence Archaeology Group, Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Historic England and Carillion – Morgan Sindall JV to run a month-long project EXERCISE MARNE EXPLORE 15, to study, research and excavate the archaeological remains found within the confines of Marne Barracks in Catterick, using military personnel, veterans and the local community supported by professional archaeological oversight.
This paper will look at the lessons learnt in how diverse non-commercial groups can combine with a commercial element to develop community projects with wide-ranging benefits. It will investigate how different cultures interact, and explore how their ethoses can be combined to produce outstanding archaeological research and results. We will also focus on how best practice in non-commercial archaeology can be strengthened, developed and supported by diverse stakeholders bringing their talents and skills to a non-commercial project.

Steven Sherlock, Morgan Sindall; Keith Emerick, Historic England; Sgt Diarmaid Walshe VR, RAMC, DAG; Phil Abramson, Defence Infrastructure Organisation