Abstract
The concept of quality has become the subject of inten- sive discussion in almost all aspects of society in recent years and development-led archaeology is no exception. Results showing a lack of quality have been observed both in countries which choose to use systems based on competitive tendering and in those where development- led archaeology is conducted solely by official institu- tions. In this article the authors discuss the essential elements for achieving good quality in development- led archaeology as required by the Swedish Heritage Act. They also discuss how Swedish development-led archaeology can be enhanced and what is needed to achieve and maintain quality.
Highlights
The concept of quality has become the subject of intensive discussion in almost all aspects of society in recent years and development-led archaeology is no exception
What does the law say about quality? What are the fundamental elements of the system from a qualitative perspective? We will discuss the expectations of society at large, that is, the aims of development-led archaeology and its benefit to society
What can we do to enhance development-led archaeology? What efforts would promote an increase in quality and sustain it?
Summary
The concept of quality has become the subject of intensive discussion in almost all aspects of society in recent years and development-led archaeology is no exception. In recent years the Swedish National Heritage Board has attempted to explain its definition of ‘good quality’ in development-led archaeology by means of regulations and guidelines. Regardless whether it is a special survey, field evaluation or excavation, assessing the good quality of an archaeological investigation is not easy. We will present a brief overview of how other European countries organize Their development-led archaeology and how this influences the qualitative results. This role requires clarity of communication and the ability to balance the concerns of the various stakeholders
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