Historic England has commissioned new research on how much archaeology, historic building and local history research is carried out by voluntary groups in England in a survey that closes on 21 August.
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service writes:
The project will also assess the value or potential value this research has for enhancing Historic Environment Records (HERs) and Research Frameworks, which have to date often been poorer in their coverage of historic buildings than in other aspects of the historic environment.
We would particularly value the contribution of IHBC members who have worked with voluntary groups to this online survey, and would be grateful if members could pass it on to relevant recipients. The responses will enable us to better understand the contribution of such efforts to heritage research, and to make sure that local history, historic building and archaeological research is better valued.
There’s more information on the project, including definitions of what we’d like to hear about, at http://community-heritage-research.blogspot.co.uk/
You can also complete the survey by post – please contact Rob Hedge on 01905 765654.
