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Debbie Frearson is the Community Archaeology Training Officer for the CBA, she is also an Assistant Branch Leader for Leicestershire YAC. Debbie has a Masters in Archaeology, she is part of the Hallaton Field Workers group and Chair of the Rutland Local History and Record Society.

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C is for...

C is for Conservation

Conservation of archaeological finds basically means looking after them!

Conservation aims to make sure that objects do not decay after they have been excavated. Conservation includes the study, preservation and restoration of finds. Different objects need to be conserved differently. For example, wooden objects need to be cared for very differently to metal objects.