The Central Archaeology Service

The role of the Central Archaeology Service is to secure the objectives set out in English Heritage's agenda for archaeology, as advised by AMAC and agreed by Commissioners, which was published as Exploring our past: strategies for the archaeology of England (1991). The CAS has two major functions: to initiate, advise, and monitor performance on commissioned archaeology projects, and to carry out for English Heritage a wide range of archaeological projects of all types, and particularly those of national importance. Through its work, the CAS contributes to policy formulation, and develops, sets, maintains, and disseminates the highest professional methods, techniques, and standards. The CAS also provides a rapid response capability to meet the managerial needs of English Heritage, and promotes English Heritage's aims, objectives, and strategies in archaeology by informing the profession and the public.

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