First Meeting

6th March 2009, Research Beehive room 2.20, Newcastle University

The Tyne-Forth Prehistory Forum aims to bring together archaeologists involved with research into prehistoric archaeology in north-east England and south-east Scotland. The first meeting aims to consider how research priorities identified by current and previous work, such as the North-East Regional Research Framework, could be addressed. The Forum aims to act as a venue for the discussion of current research and an environment in which interested parties can discuss future research projects. Members may also be interested in promoting collaborative research and providing co-ordinated responses to regional research framework documents. Meetings will usually be a day long, occur twice yearly, and consist of a combination of research presentations, presentations on issues for discussion, and informal discussion on topics proposed by members in advance.

9.45-10.15 am Coffee

10.15 Introduction: Chris Fowler (Newcastle University) and Pete Topping (English Heritage)
10.25 North-East Regional Research Framework Rob Young (English Heritage)
10.45 Research in Northumberland National Park Chris Jones (Northumberland National Park)
11.05 Scottish Archaeological Research Framework Jeff Sanders (Society of Antiquaries of Scotland)
11.25-12.00 Discussion groups: key issues raised by the research frameworks
12.00-12.15 Discussion

12.15-1.30 Lunch in the Courtyard Restaurant (courtesy of School of Historical Studies, Newcastle University)

1.30 Carinated Bowl pottery in South-East Scotland and beyond Alison Sheridan (National Museums of Scotland)
1.50 Lowland landscapes in South-East Scotland Dave Cowley (RCAHMS)
2.10 The Wether Hill project Pete Topping (English Heritage)
2.30 Prehistory and the Great North Museum Andrew Parkin (Great North Museum)
2.50 Cropmark Enclosures: Understanding and Management Deborah Anderson (Durham County Council)

3.10-3.40 Coffee

3.40 Radiocarbon dating, chronology and prehistory in Northumberland Clive Waddington (Archaeological Research Services)
4.00-4.30 Discussion groups on projects to improve chronological resolution for prehistory in the Tyne-Forth regions
4.30-5.00 Discussion on the direction of the Forum
5.00-5.15 Discussion of topics and plans for next meeting, closing remarks.