Archaeology

The Group was formed in 1976 when conservators working under the umbrella of the former UKIC established a forum for those working with, or with an interest in, the conservation of archaeological artefacts.

The Group's aims are to:

Establish and promote high standards for care and conservation of archaeological materials
Support the development of skills and knowledge in the conservation and investigation of archaeological materials
Provide a forum for communication within the discipline and related organisations
Promote care and conservation of archaeological heritage among the public
Represent the interests of the archaeological conservation profession

Follow us on Twitter at @IconArchaeology - the profile is maintained by the Communications Officers and Archaeology Group committee members.

We always love to hear about your archaeological conservation projects big or small; please tag us and #FindsFriday in your posts and follow us on Twitter to see what everyone else is up to and how exciting our jobs can be!

About us

The Icon Archaeology Group is for all those concerned with archaeological conservation in the UK

Our Committee

Meet the large team of committee members who run the Icon Archaeology group

First Aid for Finds

An essential handbook for the care of finds on site

Past events

Summaries of recent events and seminars

Group members' area

Upcoming meetings and committee documents - access for group members only

01 Jul 2009

A Brief Guide to the Principles of Archaeological Conservation

Guidelines outlining the principles that govern good practice in archaeological conservation

Guidance

Members only

22 Feb 2011

Care and Conservation of Archaeological Materials

A guide to the care and conservation of archaeological materials

Guidance

16 Mar 2021

A Thousand Lost and Found Stories

How to run a heritage-focussed wellbeing project

External resource

03 Apr 2020

Coronavirus and working on construction sites

On 25 March 2020, Icon wrote to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government seeking clarity on Government advice regarding ‘essential working’ and construction sites.

News

08 Jan 2020

Historic England to fund new body for metal detectorists

Historic England has announced a £50,000 grant to explore setting up a new training and education organisation for metal detectorists to promote best practice.

News

02 Jan 2020