Aims and Objectives

• to introduce students to the specialised skills required for the archaeological recording of buildings
• to lay a secure foundation of knowledge of the history of architecture and the sources related to its study in the UK, from c.1000-c.1900
• to introduce students to current research priorities in the the archaeology of buildings
• to provide students with an introduction to conservation legislation, policy and practice

• record and analyse structures of all types, selecting a level of record appropriate to its end use
• execute hand, metric and photographic survey and the presentation of results in hand drawings, photographs and CAD;
• recognise and apply the principles of structural analysis of buildings to elucidate their building history;
• draw on a sound knowledge of British architectural history, and where appropriate, that of other countries;
• carry out research using a wide range of archival sources on buildings in the UK and integrate these critically and effectively into the interpretation of buildings
• discuss and debate current research agendas in buildings archaeology;
• direct their own independent work but also interact with others as a member of a recording or conservation team.
• communicate the results of research effectively through oral, written and graphic forms of presentation.