Influencing heritage policy
The Society uses the expertise of its Fellows to influence public
opinion and to engage in the formulation of public policy on the
preservation, management and wider understanding of the cultural
heritage. It encourages informed debate and hosts regular public
meetings and seminars on topical issues.
Consultation responses
The Society aims to respond to all public consultations on matters of heritage policy, either in its own right or as a member of The Archaeology Forum. Recent responses are available for reading and/or downloading by selecting items from the menu on the right.
Heritage Protection White Paper: the Society’s response
The final version of the Society’s formal response to the
Heritage Protection White Paper consultation can be read or downloaded here (Word file 45KB). The Society also endorses the responses submitted by the following organisations:
- The Archaeological Forum (Word file 100KB)
- The Institute for Field Archaeologists (PDF file 153KB)