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From rat nests to ‘lost’ mines: exploring archaeological pathways in the National Trust
The National Trust cares for more than 250,000ha of land, encompassing historic sites and structures spanning prehistory to the present day – but what do the Trust’s archaeologists do? Joe Flatman highlights some of their diverse roles, recent research, and how routes into the profession are evolving.
‘So what do you do at the National Trust?’ is a question that I get asked a lot, by visitors and colleagues, family and friends. I’m Joe Flatman, and I’m what is known as a Consultancy Manager in the National Trust (NT). I’m also one of Current Archaeology’s monthly columnists, and ten years ago I wrote a book entitled Becoming an Archaeologist: a guide to professional pathways. The first edition won Current Archaeology’s ‘Book of the Year’ award in 2012, and ten years later the second, revised and updated, edition has just been published.
Becoming an Archaeologist examines the history of archaeology as a profession; the jobs and organisations that exist within this fie
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