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The Canterbury Archaeological Trust is an independent charity formed in 1975 to undertake rescue excavation, research, publication and the presentation of the results of its work for the benefit of the public.

Its constitution states: 'to promote the advancement of public education in the subject of archaeology'.

How do we do this?

	We carry out archaeological excavations in Canterbury, its district and the county of Kent.
	We record standing buildings.
	We manage the Archaeology in Education Service (AES) for Kent schools and colleges.
	We publish reports of our work, both popular and academic.
	We provide planning advice for archaeology to Canterbury City Council and we are the Investigating Authority for the Canterbury Area of Archaeological Importance.

Between 1976 and 1986 our activities were concentrated wholly within the city and district of Canterbury. In 1986 we began to work further afield at Dover, Cheriton and Ashford during the construction of the Channel Tunnel and its terminal. Since then we have established a small office in Dover (1992) and, though we are still firmly based in Canterbury, we tender for work all over Kent.

Although archaeological excavation might be perceived as our primary concern our activities go beyond buried archaeology. We have an active building recording department. Desk-top assessments and studies of particular landscapes are also carried out. We work closely with the planning departments of Canterbury City Council and Kent County Council.

In pursuit of our principal constitutional object, namely 'to promote the advancement of public education in the field of archaeology', we have, since 1990, employed an Education Officer whose role is to work closely with schools and centres of higher learning in the development of education initiatives related to archaeology. Alongside the Education Service several members of staff regularly lecture to local clubs and societies. Some staff also provide papers for day schools and conferences. Subjects covered range from current excavations to areas of special expertise, such as the study of human bones or special finds.

The Trust's base of operations is at 92A Broad Street, Canterbury. This is where our administrative offices are located and the finds department and post-excavation offices. The library, which includes the collection of the Canterbury Archaeological Society, is open by appointment to students and members of the public.