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  • Guidance for practitioners of archaeology in Northern Ireland

    Topics:
    • Historic environment, 
    • Archaeological sites and monuments

    Date published: 4 July 2024

    Last updated: 11 June 2025

    Historic Environment Division has created this suite of guidance documents for practitioners of archaeology in Northern Ireland in partnership with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (IAI) and National Museums NI. These documents provide practical advice and information and are an essential resource for those working in the sector, providing guidance on how to meet the requirements of the Archaeological Excavation Licence and in the creation and care of the resulting archives.

    Archaeological Archives videos

    The following videos aid in the preparation of archaeological archives and are to be used in conjunction with the established standard, as outlined in Guidance for the Creation and Care of Archaeological Archives in Northern Ireland.

    • Marking archaeological finds
    • General packaging of artefacts
    • Box making

    Documents

    • Guidance for the creation and care of archaeological archives in Northern IrelandAdobe PDF (1021.27 KB)
    • Guidance for conducting licensed archaeological excavations in Northern IrelandAdobe PDF (19.21 MB)
    • Guidance for the treatment and care of human remains from archaeological excavations in Northern IrelandAdobe PDF (1.61 MB)
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