Heritage Science Case Studies

What is heritage science and how does it benefit society?

Heritage science refers to all technological and scientific work to improve our understanding of and ability to care for heritage, including both tangible (e.g. artefacts, buildings, monuments, landscapes) and intangible (e.g. oral traditions, performing arts, knowledge, traditional craft skills) heritage.

This broad definition means that heritage science stretches across many disciplines, including the physical sciences, conservation science, archaeology, engineering, social sciences and the humanities.

Heritage science is not just beneficial for the heritage sector but also for broader society. The research that heritage scientists carry out can have significant implications for the greatest challenges our world is facing such as climate change, health and wellbeing, and economic stability.

See below for case studies that illustrate what heritage science is and how valuable heritage science research can be. You can also find a range of insights into different heritage science projects, and the work that heritage scientists do on our blog.

If you have case studies to contribute, please contact administrator@heritagescienceforum.org.uk.

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