Archaeological Excavation records

Fonds

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Documents, photographs, maps and drawings relating to archaeological excavations carried out and funded by the BSR with the support of UK Universities, international partners and internal or external collaborators.

In Italy, archaeological excavations conducted by foreign institutions were gradually permitted only in the aftermath of World War II and following on from the relaxation of the laws that had been put in place since the creation of the Italian state. The decades spanning from 1950s to 1980s were the most productive in terms of archaeological activity at the BSR. The first programme of such activities was the South Etruria survey, started in the autumn of 1954 and led by John Bryan Ward-Perkins together with various members of the BSR.

Archaeological excavation projects were undertaken under the aegis of BSR Directors.

Reference number

AA-ER

Dates

1954-1990s

Creator

British School at Rome (Owner, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Access to materials from this fonds is restricted until 40 years after creation. Some documents that are too fragile to handle may not be accessible.

Conditions Governing Use

Documents from this fonds may not be reproduced without permission obtained by the BSR.

Extent

ca. 415 Boxes (in 5 cupboards)

Language of Materials

English

Italian

Additional Description

Arrangement

The excavations records have been arranged in alphabetical order and for each series a reference code has been assigned.

The South Etruria related sites in the archive include: Ager Faliscus AGF; Ager Veientanus, AGV; Campagnano di Roma, CDR; Casale Pian Roseto, CPR; Fosso della Crescenza, FDC; Mazzano Romano, MAZ; Monte Gelato, MMG; Monte Soratte, MST; Narce, NAR; Ponte Nepesino, PNP; “South Etruria General”, SEG; Vicarello, VIC; Vallelunga, VLA.

Maps, drawings, rolls and folders are stored in metal plan chests and wooden drawers.