Regional Research Framework
About PKARF
The Trust is in the process of completing the Perth and Kinross Archaeological Research Framework (PKARF), designed to complement the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF).
The aim is to assess existing knowledge of past activity through the archaeological record, identify knowledge gaps and to establish research priorities to inform and guide future research (whether developer, academic or community led). The project has been delayed due to Covid-19, however we aim to have the chapters completed by the end of March 2022, however it is likely there is continued refinement over the following 6 months.
Aims:
To create a regional framework that is relevant and functional, helping to make the historic environment a value adding resource which enriches people’s lives and strengthens communities through sense of place, identity and education.
Key Priorities:
1. Produce period-by-period chapters that assist in identifying research priorities for commercial development management work, university students, and community-led projects.
2. Publish concise summaries of current knowledge with defined research priorities to underpin future work
3. Raise awareness of the historic environment & encourage public engagement with it
Progress:
| PKARF Chapter | Status | Next | Final |
| Palaeolithic and Mesolithic | Public consultation completed | Final publication by end March 2022 | – |
| Neolithic | Public consultation completed | Final publication by end March 2022 | – |
| Chalcolithic and Bronze Age | Public consultation until end Feb 2022 | Final publication by end March 2022 | – |
| Iron Age | Public consultation until end Feb 2022 | Final publication by end March 2022 | – |
| Early Medieval | In final draft with author | Peer review until mid-March 2022 | Public consultation April 2022 |
| Medieval | In final draft with author | Peer review until mid-March 2022 | Public consultation April 2022 |
| Post Medieval and Modern | In preparation | Peer review until mid-March 2022 | Public consultation April 2022 |
| Env and Science | In final draft with author | Public consultation until end Feb 2022 | Published by end March 2022 |
Project Funders
PKARF is funded by Historic Environment Scotland, through the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, as part of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy. It addresses aspects of Aims 1-4 of the Strategy, delivering specifically on Objective 2.1 of the Delivery Plan.
Contributing to:
About PKARF
Public Consultation
We’re keen to receive feedback on our Regional Research Framework from members of the public.
Public consultation on the third and fourth draft chapters, which include a regional overview and research agenda, has now opened. The consultation period will last until the end of February 2022.
If you would like to contribute you can download our Chalcolithic and Bronze Age and Iron Age chapters and send your feedback to info@pkht.org.uk.
Please note, these are working drafts – HER numbers and figures will be added before final publication.
Public Consultation
We’re keen to receive feedback on our Regional Research Framework from members of the public.
Public consultation on the third and fourth draft chapters, which include a regional overview and research agenda, has now opened. The consultation period will last until the end of February 2022.
If you would like to contribute you can download our Chalcolithic and Bronze Age and Iron Age chapters and send your feedback to info@pkht.org.uk.
Please note, these are working drafts – HER numbers and figures will be added before final publication.