For the third time in a row, the work of Wessex Archaeology has been recognised at the prestigious industries British Archaeological Awards. Following on from awards for its internationally famous find, the Amesbury Archer, and its work on the books about the Mary Rose, the work of Wessex Archaeology was recognised in two awards at a ceremony at The British Museum.
Framework Archaeology, the joint venture between Wessex Archaeology and Oxford Archaeology won the award for Best Project for its work at Heathrow Airport. The Best Discovery Award went to a find nominated by Wessex Archaeology. The key find of Palaeolithic Hand axes from the North Sea were reported through a system that Wessex Archaeology operates on behalf of the Marine Aggregates industry.
To find out more, including the judge's comments, visit Splash, our Coastal and Marine archaeology section, and the Framework Archaeology website.