Canterbury Archaeological Trust facts for kids
The Canterbury Archaeological Trust (CAT) is a special group that helps protect and study old things in the ground. It's an independent charity, which means it's a non-profit organization that relies on donations and grants. It started in 1975. Their main goal is to find, study, and share information about ancient history, especially through digging up old sites. They want everyone to learn about the past!
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What the Trust Does
The Canterbury Archaeological Trust does many important things to learn about history and share it.
Digging Up History
- They carry out archaeological digs in Canterbury, the surrounding area, and all over Kent. This means they carefully uncover old buildings, tools, and other items buried underground.
- They also record details about old buildings that are still standing. This helps us understand how they were built and used long ago.
Teaching and Sharing
- The Trust runs a program called the Archaeology in Education Service (AES). This program helps schools and colleges in Kent learn about archaeology. They teach students how archaeologists work and what they discover.
- They publish reports about their findings. Some reports are for other experts, and some are for everyone to read and enjoy. This helps share new discoveries with the world.
Helping the City
- The Trust gives advice to the Canterbury City Council about archaeology when new buildings are planned. This helps make sure important historical sites are not accidentally destroyed.
- They also act as the main group that investigates archaeological sites in the special Canterbury Area of Archaeological Importance. This means they are in charge of making sure archaeological rules are followed there.
Where to Find the Trust
The main office for the Canterbury Archaeological Trust is at 92A Broad Street in Canterbury. This is where their team works. They have offices for managing the Trust, a special department for cleaning and studying the items they find, and offices for writing reports after a dig.
The Trust also has a library filled with books and information about archaeology. This library includes a collection from the Canterbury Archaeological Society. Students and anyone interested can visit the library by making an appointment.
Supporting the Trust
The work of the Trust is supported by a group called the Friends of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust (FCAT). These friends help by volunteering and raising money to support the Trust's important work.
Meet the Team
The Canterbury Archaeological Trust has a dedicated team.
- The Director is Alison Hicks.
- The Deputy Director is Mark Houliston.
