The present Certificate in Field Archaeology is a two year modular course which aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of archaeological field survey and British, especially Scottish archaeology. Applications for membership of ACFA would be considered from holders of an equivalent qualification in Field Archaeology from other Universities.
What we do...
ACFA seeks to continue this work by undertaking field surveys in Scotland. The Association is willing to undertake non-commercial surveys at the request of private individuals, local community groups, Heritage and Local History societies etc. Members who participate in surveys do so in a voluntary capacity and ACFA does not charge for its services, but seeks grants and is willing to accept donations to offset costs. All surveys undertaken are recorded and the results published in our ACFA Occasional Paper Series, which is allocated an ISBN number and lodged with the Royal Commission for Ancient & Historical Monuments in Scotland and other public bodies. To date, ACFA has carried out over 80 surveys in Scotland in areas as widespread geographically as Sandwood in Sutherland, North Uist in the Outer Hebrides and Coalburn in South Lanarkshire.
Raasay Survey
Friday 17th April saw the Raasay Volunteers officially disbanded by Scott Wood after a week of hard work and beautiful weather. The island's survey has now been completed save for a few minor points. John Macdonald and Scott have to be congratulated on many years of diligent work which has given rise to a series of publications on the island.
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Rhind Lectures 2009
This year's Rhind Lecture series, given by Trevor Watkins has been recorded and is available by going to Society of Antiquaries website Programme of Events section where all six lectures can be viewed.
Wednesday 22 April 2009 - 21:07:06 by ACFA SecretaryPosted in Misc | Comments: 0 |
Photographic Competition
A reminder to everyone that a second competition will be held this year - detail to follow- so use every bit of good weather, and bad too to get that winning photo Categories for judging - Spirit of ACFA
Humorous
Landscape
all with a link to ACFA and archaeology
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Bute Landscape Project
Alec Hale of RCAHMS is making a series of visits to Bute as an initial part of the Bute Landscape Project to check and revise records of known sites. He welcomes help from interested ACFA members in this. Anyone wanting to attend should let Sue Hothersall know beforehand of their intention to come and to confirm arrangements. Please meet at Guildford Square on the island opposite the ferry terminal at 9am on any of the following dates : -
Tues, Wed, Thurs 21,22,23 April
5,6,7 May
19,20,21 May
2 June.
There will be other activities over the next few weeks, too, details still to be confirmed. Please keep a watch on this site for information.
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ACFA Photographic Competition 2008 Results
Archaeologists or Bogtrotters
The Spirit of ACFA category
Ralph Shuttleworth
Winter rigg
Archaeology category
ACFA Quaich winner
Wendy Raine
The North Pole
Humerous Category
Scott Wood
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