Ethics and Archaeology in the UK
David I. Connolly MIfA; FSAScot; Member of Historic Environment Forum Member of Federation of Archaeological Employers
David has a long-standing career in the profession, having worked professionally in archaeology since 1981, initially as a field archaeologist in York and around the UK and later as a draughtsman and surveyor. One of the pioneers of buildings archaeology and digital recording as well as a qualified drone pilot. He also works across the Near and Middle East.
He has been a Council Archaeologist, Project Manager and Consultant, with wide interests in Scotland and beyond. Within the commercial archaeology circles, he is well regarded for his advocacy for archaeologists’ rights, and he sits on the board of a number of charitable schemes, such as Enabled Group and Breaking Ground Heritage. He also co-founded the RESPECT campaign.
David devotes his time to running of BAJR and its fieldwork arm, CHC Heritage, carrying out or participating in a varied UK commercial and research/training projects (e.g. Rampart Scotland). David is also the creator of the Archaeology Skills Passport. David regularly lectures on archaeology skills and employment at UK Universities and on varied archaeology topics to local societies and wider public. He is a regular contributor and presenter on BBC Radio and acts asa consultant for archaeology articles. In his spare time, he does like to walk - often too far!