Trent Valley: Making Archaeology Matter

This booklet aims to provide a brief introduction to the archaeological issues associated with gravel quarrying. Its geographical focus is the Trent Valley, one of the major sources of sand and gravel in the UK. The continuing demand for sand and gravel, combined with an increasing awareness of the rich archaeology of the river terraces and floodplain, encouraged the establishment in 2001 of Trent Valley GeoArchaeology. The organisation is a co-operative of stakeholders, including researchers, heritage managers and industrial representatives. The online archive consists of the Trent Valley Making Archaeology Matter booklet.