PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY | A GUIDE FOR CLIENTS 2024 29 Sustainable futures: archaeology and social value | CASE STUDIES with PCIfA accreditation and also a fresh intake of new graduates working towards achieving PCIfA accreditation through GUARD Archaeology’s CIfA Approved Training Plan. All work was carried out in accordance with a Written Scheme of Archaeological Investigation that adhered to the CIfA Code of conduct and CIfA’s Standards and guidance. COLLABORATION A collaborative approach to the excavation was taken with local curators Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust (CIfA RO), AMS Ltd (CIfA RO), Perth & Kinross Council, BAM Nuttall, GUARD Archaeology and other external specialists in the preparation and updating of a research framework and sampling strategy as the excavation progressed, to guide the team investigating the site. Regular meetings were held which included the site director, project manager, representatives of the client, principal contractor, consultant, curator and relevant specialists where necessary. This ensured that all decisions were made collaboratively and that all parties were aware of new findings, progress and programme. The fieldwork team received training on specific sampling techniques with assistance from specialists and through a series of toolbox talks. The souterrain at Broxy Kennels is probably the most detailed, sampled excavation of this type of site ever undertaken in Scotland and included the sampling of the entire floor level using a grid system to provide opportunities for detailed analysis and interpretation. The collaborative approach ensured that the entire archaeology team was on board and aware of the broader aims of the investigation while also focusing on their day-to-day excavations; as a result, the team was more invested in the project. WIDER ENGAGEMENT A key part of the work was to offer additional value in the form of public engagement and other outreach activities during the course Possible phases of development at Broxy Kennels fort and (below) an aerial photo of the site with the A9 beyond, which is being realigned for the construction of the link road.
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