Abstract
ABSTRACT This paper will explore how community archaeological projects supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, through its Landscape Partnership Scheme, have created opportunities for communities to reach a deeper and richer connection with their historical and cultural landscape in a society where the past is contested. Through the creation of those deeper connections, and active engagement by communities in the archaeological process, significant outcomes have been achieved: including greater protection of heritage assets, an enhanced sense of local identity, and a shared understanding of the past, something which is often difficult to achieve in a deeply divided society. The paper draws on the experience of some of the communities, archaeologists and programme managers and their evaluation of the projects.
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