ABSTRACT

Research frameworks for archaeology in the UK have a long history. Since the 1990s research frameworks have been developed in formal programmes initially driven by state heritage bodies. These were intended to facilitate better decision-making in development-driven archaeological projects, and to provide an interface between archaeologists. However the effectiveness of such frameworks is limited by a number of constraints. These include ‘internal’ boundaries created by historic environment professionals: chronological borders; professional borders; disciplinary borders; and borders limiting access and regulating control. There are also boundaries created by others, which include institutional and resourcing constraints as well as the geographical limits of modern administrative boundaries. This paper discusses these issues through the prism of the border region between England and Wales, a borderland zone with long histories of conflict and co-operation. Some suggestions are offered for future changes.

摘要

英国考古学的研究框架历史悠久。自1990年代以来，已经在最初由国家遗产机构推动的正式计划中开发了研究框架。这些旨在促进由开发驱动的考古项目中更好的决策，并在考古学家之间提供接口。但是，这种框架的有效性受到许多约束的限制。这些包括历史环境专业人员创建的“内部”边界：按时间顺序划分的边界；专业边界；学科界限；和边界限制了通行并控制了管制。其他人也创造了边界，包括制度和资源限制以及现代行政边界的地理限制。本文通过具有悠久冲突和合作历史的边疆地区英格兰和威尔士之间的边界地区来讨论这些问题。为将来的更改提供了一些建议。