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Industrial Archaeology

Industrial archaeology is defined as the study of the tangible evidence of social, economic and technological

development of the period since industrialisation, generally the last 250 years. Marilyn Palmer and Peter

Neaverson argue that industrial archaeology must be firmly placed within the context of mainstream

archaeology, and be set within a methodological framework.

Industrial Archaeology introduces the origins and development of the discipline in its international

context. The first two chapters consider industrial landscapes and buildings as the visible symbols of the

processes of production in both space and time. Landscapes are analysed – such as the linear landscapes

created by rivers, canals and railways – as well as buildings, in terms of function, typology and context,

both topographical and cultural. The authors evaluate the techniques of field survey and documentary

research, finally considering the problems and potential of the cultural resource management of the industrial

heritage.

The authors argue that conventional archaeological techniques and concepts need to be modified because

of the nature of physical evidence and the availability of documentary sources. The analysis of sites and

structures needs to extend beyond the functional to the cultural; only then will the complex nature of

industrialisation be revealed in a more meaningful way than that derived from documents alone.

Marilyn Palmer is Reader in Industrial Archaeology and History at Leicester University. Peter Neaverson

is Honorary Research Fellow at Leicester University. The authors have for many years jointly edited the

Industrial Archaeology Review as well as writing many articles and books, including Industry and the

Landscape: 1700–1900 (Routledge).

Industrial Archaeology

Principles and practice

Marilyn Palmer and Peter Neaverson

London and New York

First published 1998

by Routledge

11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE

Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada

by Routledge

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Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group

This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2001.

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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Palmer, Marilyn.

Industrial archaeology : principles and practice / Marilyn Palmer and Peter Neaverson.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Industrial archaeology. I. Neaverson, Peter. II. Title.

T37.P35 1998

609—dc21 97–25430

CIP

ISBN 0-415-16626-8 (hbk)

ISBN 0-415-16769-8 (pbk)

ISBN 0-203-02299-8 Master e-book ISBN

ISBN 0-203-08206-0 (Glassbook Format)

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