BRCA: Bones in Caves: Awkward Inconvenience or Hidden Opportunity?

Recreational cavers are often the first people to discover and report new discoveries of archaeological importance in caves. There is, however, uncertainty about procedures for ensuring that new finds are investigated, and how appropriate conservation measures should be implemented. This seminar will outline the problems and opportunities that may arise when cavers encounter bones in caves, and will be illustrated by case studies that provide some examples of best (and not-so-best) practice.