Standards
A comprehensive set of Standards for the various classes of archaeological work has been produced by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists . The Cheshire Archaeology Planning Advisory Service (APAS) expects that organisations carrying out archaeological work will adhere to the procedures set out in these documents and will use them to inform its monitoring procedures.
Guidance
The following guidance notes should also be taken into account in the preparation of project designs for work within the local authorities covered by APAS:
- Historic England Guidance Publications on specific aspects of archaeological practice (e.g. human remains, environmental archaeology, historic building recording)
- APAS guidance notes with advice on the use of particular archaeological techniques in Cheshire:
Archive Deposition
Archaeological assessments, evaluations, watching briefs, and excavations, which have been secured by the Cheshire Archaeology Planning Advisory Service through the planning process all generate archives. This guidance provides advice on the current situation with regard to the deposition of archaeological archives in each of the four unitary authorities where archaeological advice is provided by the Service.
Regional Research Frameworks
The North West of England has an Archaeological Research Assessment (Brennand et al, 2006) and a Research Agenda and Strategy (Brennand et al, 2007). Project designs for archaeological work in Cheshire should ensure that the proposed work is related to the aims and objectives in these documents.
Find out more about the North West Regional Research Framework.