Making the Case for the Public Benefits of Development-led Archaeology

Abstract

This paper provides an update on progress of the EAC Working Group for public benefit from development led archaeology, giving the background to the concept as well as outlining why the EAC is developing guidance for establishing public benefit. Understanding that there are many stakeholders all of whom have their own values and priorities will be key. An online resource with case studies showcasing public benefit is under production. This article is an adaptation of Sloane (2020).

Keywords

• archaeology
• amersfoot agenda
• eac
• democratic decision making
• public benefit
• guidance