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Local archaeology for local people?

Issues of archaeology and the historic environment within localism and neighbourhood planning are fundamental in providing a sense of place and ownership but are we, as professional archaeologists, doing enough to facilitate this? A recent project undertaken by Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service and funded by Historic England seems to suggest that we're not. 'Assessing the Value of Community Generated Research' aimed to look at the potential value of research being carried out by communities and individuals, research which is often not being disseminated either through HERs or wider avenues. It was discovered that some of this research was being carried out partly in an attempt to take ownership of planning and development issues, often in response to perceived shortcomings and capacity issues within local authorities. What also became apparent is that there is little understanding of the legal framework within which our profession works, either by the public or to a lesser extent, by professional archaeologists. We are operating within a system which appears to be impenetrable to those that wish to protect and conserve their local historic environment. Yet it is these very people that are our advocates; they are our partners in lobbying for both local and national issues in heritage. How can we as a profession harness the value offered by this partnership while listening to what they need/want from us? With the advent of Brexit and the election of Trump, the inclusiveness of our collective heritage has become even more important. Aisling Nash, Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service