Commercial archaeology
Encyclopedia
Commercial archeology is the study of structures and artifacts
created in connection with popular commercial activity, such as diner
s, motel
s, gasoline stations, and signs, with a focus on commerce and transportation, the effects of market economy and the use of space, and the development of roadside businesses.
In the UK Commercial Archaeology refers to archaeological work taking place out-with the academic, government, local government and volunteer sectors (i.e. on a non-profit basis.) This most often comprises work carried out as part of the development control process, most particularly as a result of PPG16 in England
and NPPG5 in Scotland
. This type of work is undertaken by 'commercial archaeological units' which are registered companies
or by self-employed experts. Commercial archaeological units and individuals will however carry out work, including research, for academic and government agencies on a commercial basis.
Cultural artifact
A cultural artifact is a term used in the social sciences, particularly anthropology, ethnology, and sociology for anything created by humans which gives information about the culture of its creator and users...
created in connection with popular commercial activity, such as diner
Diner
A diner, also spelled dinor in western Pennsylvania is a prefabricated restaurant building characteristic of North America, especially in the Midwest, in New York City, in Pennsylvania and in New Jersey, and in other areas of the Northeastern United States, although examples can be found throughout...
s, motel
Motel
A motor hotel, or motel for short, is a hotel designed for motorists, and usually has a parking area for motor vehicles...
s, gasoline stations, and signs, with a focus on commerce and transportation, the effects of market economy and the use of space, and the development of roadside businesses.
In the UK Commercial Archaeology refers to archaeological work taking place out-with the academic, government, local government and volunteer sectors (i.e. on a non-profit basis.) This most often comprises work carried out as part of the development control process, most particularly as a result of PPG16 in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and NPPG5 in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. This type of work is undertaken by 'commercial archaeological units' which are registered companies
Company
A company is a form of business organization. It is an association or collection of individual real persons and/or other companies, who each provide some form of capital. This group has a common purpose or focus and an aim of gaining profits. This collection, group or association of persons can be...
or by self-employed experts. Commercial archaeological units and individuals will however carry out work, including research, for academic and government agencies on a commercial basis.