archaeology

The Museum has a highly experienced archaeology department that specialises in post mediaeval and industrial archaeology.

Ironbridge Archaeology conducts fieldwork and research within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site on behalf of the Museum and also takes on external contracts.

Services include:

• Pre-planning consultancy
• Desk-based assessments and appraisals
• Environmental impact assessments
• Archaeological watching briefs, evaluations and excavations
• Historic building recording and assessments
• Community outreach
• Heritage management advice
• Landscape characterisation studies
• Conservation Area appraisals and conservation plans

Volunteers

The museum runs an active Archaeology Volunteer Group. This has attracted a number of keen amateur and young archaeologists from the local area and beyond who help with the Museum's non-commercial work, including research, stores and archiving, fieldwork, and community archaeology events.

Lectures

Keep an eye out for the Archaeology Lectures which are held regularly at the Museum of The Gorge in Ironbridge, TF8 7NH. They are free to attend and there is no need to book. Start time is 6pm. The dates for the 2018 lectures are: 6 February; 3 April; 5 June; 7 August; 2 October and 4 December.

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