The document discusses the Archwilio mobile application which provides access to Welsh Historic Environment Records online at www.archwilio.org.uk. The application allows users to access images related to Welsh historic records from mobile devices.
Don’t dumb it down, historical accuracy is fun: Discussing the Europa Barbaro...RCAHMW
The document discusses the Europa Barbarorum mod project for the Total War strategy game series and its focus on historical accuracy. It provides details on features of Europa Barbarorum and Europa Barbarorum II like reconstructed languages, historically accurate units and victory conditions, and culturally specific structures. A survey found that most fans reported an increased interest in history from playing and appreciated its open development. The modding community values making games more immersive and faithful to the past.
Engage audiences and create collections by crowdsourcing community collection...RCAHMW
1) Dr. Ylva Berglund Prytz of RunCoCo at the University of Oxford discusses engaging audiences and creating collections through crowdsourcing community contributions.
2) RunCoCo has been running community collection projects since 2008 in many European countries to involve local communities in digitizing cultural heritage materials.
3) Examples of past successful projects include crowdsourcing collections about the First World War, teaching Old English, and recreating the 1989 Baltic Way human chain.
Inventory 1964-2014: Crowdsourcing the National Monuments Record: Jamie Davie...RCAHMW
The document summarizes an inventory crowdsourcing project on the Llŷn Peninsula from 1964-2014. It describes how a website was created to digitize an old inventory of archaeological sites, allowing people to contribute photos and updates. Over 200 new contributions were added, providing updated information. However, there were also issues like low digital volunteer participation and spam comments. The data is now being processed to integrate it with other heritage databases.
Britain from Above: Angharad Williams (BfA/RCAHMW)RCAHMW
The document outlines the key aims and activities of the Britain from Above project, which digitized and provided online access to 95,000 aerial photographs from the Aerofilms collection from 1919-1953. The project goals were to preserve the collection, provide free public access online, engage volunteers, and hold exhibitions. An evaluation found heavy website use and a growing international audience. Outreach activities like exhibitions were successful in diversifying the audience. Plans aim to maintain the digital archive and website going forward.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Augmented reality and the Parthenon sculptures: Juno Rae & Lizzie Edwards (Th...RCAHMW
The document describes an augmented reality program called "A Gift for Athena" used at the British Museum. Students use Samsung tablets to explore the Parthenon gallery and complete challenges about the sculptures. Teachers provided positive feedback, noting that the tablets kept students engaged and motivated as they accessed the learning independently. Some challenges included light levels impacting the devices and changes to exhibit layouts. The program aims to provide free learning sessions for schools using Samsung digital equipment at the museum.
3D printing for Heritage: Nikolaos Maniatis (Museofabber)RCAHMW
This document discusses the use of 3D printing in museums and cultural heritage applications. It references several specific projects including 3D scanning and printing of artifacts from the Usher Gallery in Lincoln and the British Museum's efforts to engage younger virtual audiences. The document also briefly mentions the potential for 3D printing to create a new publishing industry for museum objects and references projects undertaken by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Building Stones: Elliot Carter (Earth Heritage Trust)RCAHMW
1. The project aims to rediscover local stone quarries in Herefordshire and Worcestershire that were used for building, research the people and techniques involved, and create a database connecting individual buildings to their stone sources.
2. Case studies describe challenges in determining the stone sources for individual buildings, such as Worcester Bridge, due to limited documentation and obscured original stone. Volunteer research into historical records has provided new information on quarrying.
3. Successes include dedicated work from volunteers that has uncovered previously unknown details, but open-ended research nature presents challenges in directing efforts and ensuring standardized results. A new database website is being developed to showcase the collected data.
Don’t dumb it down, historical accuracy is fun: Discussing the Europa Barbaro...RCAHMW
The document discusses the Europa Barbarorum mod project for the Total War strategy game series and its focus on historical accuracy. It provides details on features of Europa Barbarorum and Europa Barbarorum II like reconstructed languages, historically accurate units and victory conditions, and culturally specific structures. A survey found that most fans reported an increased interest in history from playing and appreciated its open development. The modding community values making games more immersive and faithful to the past.
Engage audiences and create collections by crowdsourcing community collection...RCAHMW
1) Dr. Ylva Berglund Prytz of RunCoCo at the University of Oxford discusses engaging audiences and creating collections through crowdsourcing community contributions.
2) RunCoCo has been running community collection projects since 2008 in many European countries to involve local communities in digitizing cultural heritage materials.
3) Examples of past successful projects include crowdsourcing collections about the First World War, teaching Old English, and recreating the 1989 Baltic Way human chain.
Inventory 1964-2014: Crowdsourcing the National Monuments Record: Jamie Davie...RCAHMW
The document summarizes an inventory crowdsourcing project on the Llŷn Peninsula from 1964-2014. It describes how a website was created to digitize an old inventory of archaeological sites, allowing people to contribute photos and updates. Over 200 new contributions were added, providing updated information. However, there were also issues like low digital volunteer participation and spam comments. The data is now being processed to integrate it with other heritage databases.
Britain from Above: Angharad Williams (BfA/RCAHMW)RCAHMW
The document outlines the key aims and activities of the Britain from Above project, which digitized and provided online access to 95,000 aerial photographs from the Aerofilms collection from 1919-1953. The project goals were to preserve the collection, provide free public access online, engage volunteers, and hold exhibitions. An evaluation found heavy website use and a growing international audience. Outreach activities like exhibitions were successful in diversifying the audience. Plans aim to maintain the digital archive and website going forward.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Augmented reality and the Parthenon sculptures: Juno Rae & Lizzie Edwards (Th...RCAHMW
The document describes an augmented reality program called "A Gift for Athena" used at the British Museum. Students use Samsung tablets to explore the Parthenon gallery and complete challenges about the sculptures. Teachers provided positive feedback, noting that the tablets kept students engaged and motivated as they accessed the learning independently. Some challenges included light levels impacting the devices and changes to exhibit layouts. The program aims to provide free learning sessions for schools using Samsung digital equipment at the museum.
3D printing for Heritage: Nikolaos Maniatis (Museofabber)RCAHMW
This document discusses the use of 3D printing in museums and cultural heritage applications. It references several specific projects including 3D scanning and printing of artifacts from the Usher Gallery in Lincoln and the British Museum's efforts to engage younger virtual audiences. The document also briefly mentions the potential for 3D printing to create a new publishing industry for museum objects and references projects undertaken by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Building Stones: Elliot Carter (Earth Heritage Trust)RCAHMW
1. The project aims to rediscover local stone quarries in Herefordshire and Worcestershire that were used for building, research the people and techniques involved, and create a database connecting individual buildings to their stone sources.
2. Case studies describe challenges in determining the stone sources for individual buildings, such as Worcester Bridge, due to limited documentation and obscured original stone. Volunteer research into historical records has provided new information on quarrying.
3. Successes include dedicated work from volunteers that has uncovered previously unknown details, but open-ended research nature presents challenges in directing efforts and ensuring standardized results. A new database website is being developed to showcase the collected data.
This document discusses how providing access to cultural heritage and opportunities for public involvement can help conserve historic sites so future generations can understand and enjoy their heritage. It notes that while some may lack internet access or interest, cultural organizations should work to move people from simply accessing content to understanding what they can do with it, such as getting involved through learning and participation activities. This involves bringing together subject experts, web teams, and the public to collaboratively produce the best online content.
More than hype – understanding heritage in 3D: Nick Poole (The Collections T...RCAHMW
The document discusses how 3D technologies can be used to enhance understanding and experiences of cultural heritage. It provides examples of 3D scanning and printing being used for conservation, research, accessibility, management of collections, and commercial opportunities like reproductions. While the technologies provide opportunities, challenges include integration, digital preservation, and ensuring the focus remains on content over the medium. Overall, 3D methods are becoming more established and can enrich both management of heritage and visitor experiences when the right format is chosen for the intended audience.
The ACCORD Project: Cara Jones (Archaeology Scotland)RCAHMW
The ACCORD project aims to co-produce 3D digital models of heritage sites in Scotland with local communities. The project is investigating how digital technologies like photogrammetry and 3D printing can transform communities' relationships with heritage sites by giving them more ownership over digital records and representations of sites. The project is working with several communities across Scotland to create 3D digital records of sites like cup-marked stones, historic cemeteries, and archaeological landscapes using consumer-level technology. Preliminary feedback suggests these activities have increased engagement with sites and allowed new interpretations. The digital records are shared openly online for others to experience and study.
Cynefin - Mapping Wales’ sense of Place: Einion GriffithsRCAHMW
This document is a website about the Cynefin framework. Cynefin is a sense-making tool used to categorize problems and situations. It describes domains of order, disorder, chaos, and complexity and can help people understand different contexts and choose the right approach. The website provides information about Cynefin and how it can be applied.
Coastal Heritage At Risk - Combining Digital Technologies with Community Acti...RCAHMW
The document discusses combining digital technologies with community action to record and protect coastal heritage sites at risk in Scotland. It describes the Scotland's Coastal Heritage at Risk Project (SCHARP), which has recorded over 12,500 coastal sites and engaged hundreds of volunteers in surveys and other activities. One of SCHARP's projects used 3D scanning and photogrammetry to create a detailed virtual model of the Wemyss Caves and their carvings, involving local community members throughout. The project aims to preserve a record of the caves and increase access and understanding, serving as an example of how digital tools and community participation can better document and safeguard important archaeological sites.
Heritage together - A Web Community for Digitising Cultural Heritage Assets: ...RCAHMW
This document discusses a project called HeritageTogether that aims to create 3D models of megalithic monuments in Wales using crowdsourced photos from the public. The project addresses challenges facing archaeologists in thoroughly surveying over 2,500 sites due to limited time and resources. Through the HeritageTogether website, members of the public can upload photos of sites which are then processed into 3D models using photogrammetry and structure-from-motion techniques. The models are made available online and the project engages both the public and academics to record and analyze cultural heritage assets through digital means.
This document provides an overview of creating gigapixel imagery through stitching together hundreds of digital photographs. It discusses the hardware, software, and processes needed to capture high-resolution panoramic images and create interactive virtual tours. Key aspects covered include using robotic camera mounts to automatically capture images, choosing camera settings, stitching photos together using software, and customizing virtual tours with hotspots and embedded content. The end result is very large digital images and interactive online experiences that allow viewers to explore panoramic scenes in detail.
Cymru'n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918 Programme OverviewRCAHMW
The document summarizes the Cymru'n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918 Framework Programme. It provides information on publications from the programme, including a final publication preview and its website. It lists highlights from the Cymru'n Cofio Programme and notes that the official programme ended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but that coordinators Marged and another individual are continuing its work. A final publication and programme evaluation are planned for later this year.
Casgliad y Werin Cymru - People's Collection WalesRCAHMW
The document provides information about People's Collection Wales, a bilingual website that aims to support and enable people to share stories and experiences by allowing them to upload visual items like photographs, drawings, audio recordings, and short films. It is a collaboration between the National Library of Wales, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, and National Museum Wales. The website helps enrich Wales' digital heritage through community engagement, training, ensuring items can be archived and copyright remains with the original owner. Examples of accounts related to World War 1 on the website are provided.
Legacy of the First World War Centenary CommemorationsRCAHMW
The First World War Centenary Partnership brought together thousands of organizations from 62 countries to commemorate the centenary of World War 1 from 2014 to 2018 through over 6,000 events. Highlights included 360 venues screening the 1916 film Battle of the Somme in 2016 and the 2018 project Women's Work 100 sharing stories of women's work in World War 1. The partnership reached over 4.5 million people globally and evaluated positively with 86% of members interested in future partnerships with Imperial War Museums.
Developing an approach to national mapping: Preliminary work on Scotland in m...RCAHMW
Mae’r cynnydd mawr mewn data wedi’i bell-synhwyro yn yr Alban yn cynnig cyfleoedd ac yn gosod her. Er bod map orthoffotograffig cyflawn o’r Alban ar gael ers rhai blynyddoedd bellach, mae sganio laser o’r awyr (ALS) yn ddarniog, er bod dyhead i’w helaethu neu ei gwblhau hyd yn oed. Mae hyn yn codi her ynghylch sut y bydd Historic Environment Scotland, fel corff arolygu cenedlaethol yr Alban, yn ymdrin â’r cynnydd cyflym mewn data wedi’i bell-synhwyro wrth ddiffinio ymagwedd at fapio cenedlaethol.
Mae ymagweddau sefydledig at archwilio archaeolegol yn pwysleisio rhagchwilio yn y maes, wedi’i gefnogi gan ddata wedi’i bell-synhwyro, ond gwaith sy’n gofyn am dipyn o adnoddau yw hwn. Trafodir gwaith rhagarweiniol ar Ynys Arran, a elwir ar lafar gwlad yn ‘Scotland in Miniature’ (yr Alban ar raddfa fach), i ddatblygu mapio graddfa genedlaethol, gan gynnwys cyflwyno darganfyddiadau newydd, agweddau ar ddata aml-raddedig a dyhead i ddatblygu llifoedd gwaith wedi’u symleiddio sy’n rhoi’r pwyslais ar ddata wedi’i bell-synhwyro a chanfod gwrthrychau awtomataidd. Mae hyn yn gofyn am ddatblygu llifoedd gwaith newydd, ond hefyd am ailystyried agweddau ar arfer sefydledig.
Established approaches to archaeological prospection emphasise field reconnaissance, supported by remote sensed data, but this is a relatively resource intensive operation. Preliminary work on the Island of Arran, which is colloquially known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, to develop national-scaled mapping is discussed, including presentation of new discoveries, aspects of multi-scaled data and an aspiration to develop streamlined workflows that foreground remote sensed data and automated object detection. This is requiring development of new workflows, but also the renegotiation of aspects of established practice.
The increasing availability of remotely sensed data in Scotland presents opportunities and challenges. While complete coverage of orthophotos have been available for a few years now, availability of Aerial Laser Scanning (ALS) is patchy, though there is an aspiration to greater or even complete coverage. This raises a challenge to how Historic Environment Scotland, as the national body of survey for Scotland, deals with the rapidly increasing remote sensed data in defining an approach to national mapping.
Heritage Lottery Fund: Future Direction and Funding - Richard Bellamy, Head o...RCAHMW
Mae Cronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri (CDL) yn ymgynghori ar ei rôl, ei gweledigaeth a'i blaenoriaethau cyllido ar gyfer y pum mlynedd nesaf.
Mae cyfle unigryw wedi codi i bawb sy’n ymddiddori a gofalu am dreftadaeth eithriadol y DU i fynegi eu barn ar gynlluniau’r Gronfa ar gyfer y dyfodol.
Mae’r Gronfa yn cefnogi prosiectau sy'n amrywio o adfer tirweddau naturiol i achub adeiladau sydd wedi'u hesgeuluso; o gofnodi hanes cymunedol amrywiol i ddarparu hyfforddiant sy'n newid bywydau.
Rydyn ni’n awr eisiau clywed beth mae pobl yn credu y dylai ein rôl, ein gweledigaeth a’n blaenoriaethau fod fel cronfa dreftadaeth fwyaf y DU yn ystod ei fframwaith cyllido strategol nesaf – y cyfnod o 2019-2024.
Bydd y gweithdy yn gyfle i gyfranogwyr:
• ddarganfod mwy am waith CDL yng Nghymru; a
• thrafod a chyfrannu eich sylwadau cynnar am gyfeiriad CDL yn y dyfodol.
Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is consulting on its role, vision and funding priorities for the next five years.
A unique opportunity is now open for everyone who cares about the UK’s extraordinary heritage to give their views on HLF's plans for the future.
HLF supports projects that range from restoring natural landscapes to rescuing neglected buildings: from recording diverse community histories to providing life-changing training.
We now want to know what people think of our role, vision and priorities should be as the UK’s biggest funder of heritage during its next strategic funding framework – the period from 2019-2024.
The workshop will be an opportunity for participants to:
• find out more about the HLFs work in Wales; and
• discuss and contribute your early views on HLFs future direction.
Y traddodiad digidol: Y Gymraeg yn gyfrwng diwylliant, treftadaeth a thechnol...RCAHMW
Ystyrir yma, felly, le’r Gymraeg fel cyfrwng sy’n bont rhwng ddoe, heddiw ac yfory wrth iddi fanteisio ar dechnoleg ddigidol.
Canolbwyntia’r cyflwyniad hwn ar waith Comisiynydd y Gymraeg ym maes technoleg gwybodaeth a chyfieithu gan bwysleisio’r potensial sydd i wneud defnydd arloesol o dechnoleg yn y maes hwnnw. Rhoddir sylw penodol hefyd i gyfrifoldeb unigryw’r Comisiynydd i argymell ffurfiau safonol enwau lleoedd Cymru a’r modd y gall y gwaith hwnnw gyfrannu at warchod ein treftadaeth yn ogystal â bod yn allwedd i’w deall.
Mae’r byd technoleg yn datblygu ar garlam ac yn sgil hyn daw cyfleoedd cyffrous i roi’r Gymraeg ar y map a sicrhau ei bod yn parhau’n gyfrwng perthnasol i siaradwyr Cymraeg heddiw ac yfory.
Daw cyfleoedd gwerthfawr hefyd i ailymweld â hanes a threftadaeth ddiwylliannol Cymru gan ddefnyddio systemau technolegol nid yn unig fel modd o gyflwyno hanes, iaith a diwylliant i genedlaethau newydd, ond fel modd o ddiogelu’r elfennau hynny a chadw gwybodaeth werthfawr ar glawr, neu ar gwmwl!
Ystyrir yma, felly, le’r Gymraeg fel cyfrwng sy’n bont rhwng ddoe, heddiw ac yfory wrth iddi fanteisio ar dechnoleg ddigidol.
This presentation focuses on the work of the Welsh Language Commissioner in the fields of IT and translation, emphasising the potential to make innovative use of technology in that field. Particular attention is also given to the Commissioner's unique responsibility to recommend the standard forms of place-names in Wales and how that work can contribute to protecting our heritage as well as being a key to understanding that heritage.
The world of IT is developing rapidly and as a result exciting opportunities arise to put the Welsh language on the map and to ensure that the language remains a relevant medium for Welsh speakers today and for future generations.
There are also valuable opportunities to revisit the history and cultural heritage of Wales by using technological systems not only as a means of introducing history, language and culture to new generations, but as a means of safeguarding those elements and preserving valuable information.
This presentation will therefore consider the role of the Welsh language as a medium and bridge between yesterday, today and tomorrow as we take advantage of digital technology.
Natural Historical Archives as Digital Challenge and Opportunity - Andreas We...RCAHMW
Mae’r prosiect treftadaeth ddigidol cydweithiol Making Sense of Illustrated Handwritten Archives yn datblygu amgylchedd digidol uwch-dechnolegol cyfeillgar i’r defnyddiwr a fydd yn hwyluso gwaith haneswyr, biolegwyr a churaduron sydd â diddordeb mewn treftadaeth byd natur wedi’i digido a threftadaeth llawysgrifenedig ddarluniedig.
Mae’r prosiect Making Sense yn rhoi sylw arbennig i archif Pwyllgor Byd Natur India’r Iseldiroedd, menter gasglu ar raddfa fawr a ariannwyd gan y brenin Isalmaenig Willem I. O 1820 hyd 1850 bu aelodau’r Pwyllgor yn gwneud teithiau helaeth drwy Ynysfor Indonesia, gan greu casgliad unigryw o ddogfennau llawysgrifenedig, sbesimenau a darluniau. Yn ogystal â bwrw golwg cyffredinol dros y prosiect, bydd fy narlith yn trafod y cyfleoedd, peryglon a goblygiadau ehangach sydd ynghlwm wrth gymhwyso system adnabod delweddau (geiriau) a thechnegau digidol eraill yng nghyd-destun casgliadau llawysgrifenedig darluniedig wedi’u digido.
The collaborative digital heritage project Making Sense of Illustrated Handwritten Archives develops a user-friendly and technologically advanced digital environment which is meant to facilitate the work of historians, biologists and curators interested in digitized natural historical and other illustrated handwritten heritage.
Core use case of the Making Sense project is the archive of the Committee of Natural History of the Netherlands Indies, a large scale collecting endeavour financed by the Dutch king Willem I. From 1820 to 1850, members of the Committee made extensive tours through the Indonesian Archipelago and brought together a unique set of handwritten documents, specimens and visuals. Next to a project overview, my lecture discusses opportunities, pitfalls, and wider implications which the application of an (word) image recognition system and other digital techniques in the context of digitized illustrated handwritten collections entail.
"Looking backwards and forwards, up and down": Changes in measuring and recor...RCAHMW
Mae Historic England, neu English Heritage fel yr oeddem bryd hynny, wedi bod yn gysylltiedig â’r cynadleddau Gorffennol Digidol ers y cychwyn cyntaf yn 2009. Mae llawer wedi newid ers hynny ac roeddwn i’n meddwl y byddai’n ddiddorol edrych yn ôl a thynnu sylw at rai o’r chwyldroadau mwyaf.
Historic England, or English Heritage as we were back then, have been involved in the Digital Past conferences since their inception in 2009. A lot has changed since that time and I thought it would be interesting to look back and highlight some of the biggest revolutions.
Digital Engagement, Challenging Histories - Dr James Stark; University Academ...RCAHMW
Mae datblygiadau diweddar ym maes offer ymgysylltu digidol wedi creu amgylchedd grymus ar gyfer ail-ddehongli treftadaeth. O ymchwil hanesyddol mynediad agored i gasgliadau wedi’u digido amgueddfeydd ac archifdai, erbyn hyn mae gan ymchwilwyr, grwpiau cymunedol a sefydliadau treftadaeth doreth o adnoddau gwreiddiol, a oedd yn anodd eu cyrraedd gynt, y gallant eu cyrchu drwy wefannau, catalogau a safleoedd trydydd parti. Un newydd-ddyfodiad i’r farchnad brysur hon yw Yarn, llwyfan adrodd storïau digidol sy’n dwyn ynghyd gasgliadau amgueddfeydd ac archifdai ac archifau a deunyddiau hanesyddol y defnyddwyr eu hunain.
Recent developments in digital engagement tools have created a dynamic environment for the reinterpretation of heritage. From open access historical research to digitised museum and archive collections, researchers, community groups and heritage organisations are now blessed with an abundance of previously hard-to-reach primary resources, accessible through websites, catalogues and third party sites. One relative newcomer in this busy marketplace is Yarn, a digital storytelling platform designed to bring the collections of museums and archives together with users’ own archives and historic materials.
Connected Open Heritage - John Andersson; Executive Director, Wikimedia SverigeRCAHMW
Gwella strwythur a chwiliadwyedd gwybodaeth am dreftadaeth ddiwylliannol ddisymud ledled y byd yw nod y prosiect Treftadaeth Agored Gysylltiedig. Buom yn gweithio i gynnwys gwybodaeth wedi’i chyd-destunoli ar Wikipedia; delweddau newydd a hanesyddol ar Wikimedia Commons; a data strwythuredig ar Wikidata.
Yn ystod y cyflwyniad byddwn ni’n siarad am rai o’r heriau a’r gwersi a ddysgwyd wrth brosesu casgliad unigryw o setiau ddata o 50 o wledydd, gweithio i ryddhau setiau data newydd, darganfod ffyrdd o gadw’r casgliad yn gyfoes, a chreu methodolegau i’w gwneud hi’n bosibl i roi’r data ar Wikidata ar ffurf safonedig a strwythuredig.
Improving the structure and searchability of immovable cultural heritage information from around the world is what the Connected Open Heritage project has been trying to achieve. We have worked to include contextualized information on Wikipedia; new and historical images on Wikimedia Commons; and structured data on Wikidata.
During the presentation we will talk about some of the challenges and lessons gathered while working with processing a world-unique collection of datasets from 50 countries, working to release new datasets, finding ways to keep it up-to-date, and creating the methodologies for the data to be added to Wikidata in a standardized and structured form.
Enwau Lleoedd - Dr James January-McCann; Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru - ...RCAHMW
Lansiwyd y Rhestr o Enwau Lleoedd Hanesyddol ym mis Mai 2016 yn sgil Deddf yr Amgylchedd Hanesyddol (Cymru) y flwyddyn honno. Y mae’r Rhestr yn ateb i’r pryderon mynych a godwyd yn ddiweddar gan Gymdeithas Enwau Lleoedd Cymru, ymysg nifer eraill, yn dilyn newid sawl enw hanesyddol gan berchnogion newydd yn ddiweddar.
Bwriad y prosiect hwn yw ein galluogi i gofnodi, cynnal, ac mewn rhai achosion achub ein henwau lleoedd yng Nghymru, gan ddarparu bas data o enwau y bydd o ddiddordeb i'r cyhoedd, ac yn ddefnyddiol i awdurdodau lleol ac academyddion wrth eu gwaith.
Teen Twitter Takeover - Catherine McKeag: Project Manager, Kids in Museums RCAHMW
Mae Teen Twitter Takeover yn cynyddu mynediad ac yn tynnu sylw at syniadau arloesol a ddefnyddir gan bobl ifanc. Byddwn hefyd yn rhannu casgliadau allweddol eraill o’r gwerthusiad terfynol.
Teen Twitter Takeover increases access, showcases innovative ideas used by young people and shares other key findings from the evaluation which is currently being finalised.
Maps and Mapping at the Royal Commission - Tom PertRCAHMW
Since its establishment in 1908, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales has been recording archaeological and historic sites and monuments both spatially and cartographically. The role of the Commission both as a public archive of maps, and as a map producing body supplying map depictions of archaeological sites to the Ordnance Survey, is unique in Wales.
In this presentation the wealth of cartographic and spatial material available to researchers within the Royal Commission’s archive will be revealed. The ways in which staff at the Commission utilise these resources to record, interpret and present the past will also be explored. The opportunities that members of the public have to access and use these resources will also be discussed. Finally, there will be an exploration of the potential offered by new and emerging technologies such as Augmented and Virtual Reality to depict sites and landscapes of the past.
This document discusses how providing access to cultural heritage and opportunities for public involvement can help conserve historic sites so future generations can understand and enjoy their heritage. It notes that while some may lack internet access or interest, cultural organizations should work to move people from simply accessing content to understanding what they can do with it, such as getting involved through learning and participation activities. This involves bringing together subject experts, web teams, and the public to collaboratively produce the best online content.
More than hype – understanding heritage in 3D: Nick Poole (The Collections T...RCAHMW
The document discusses how 3D technologies can be used to enhance understanding and experiences of cultural heritage. It provides examples of 3D scanning and printing being used for conservation, research, accessibility, management of collections, and commercial opportunities like reproductions. While the technologies provide opportunities, challenges include integration, digital preservation, and ensuring the focus remains on content over the medium. Overall, 3D methods are becoming more established and can enrich both management of heritage and visitor experiences when the right format is chosen for the intended audience.
The ACCORD Project: Cara Jones (Archaeology Scotland)RCAHMW
The ACCORD project aims to co-produce 3D digital models of heritage sites in Scotland with local communities. The project is investigating how digital technologies like photogrammetry and 3D printing can transform communities' relationships with heritage sites by giving them more ownership over digital records and representations of sites. The project is working with several communities across Scotland to create 3D digital records of sites like cup-marked stones, historic cemeteries, and archaeological landscapes using consumer-level technology. Preliminary feedback suggests these activities have increased engagement with sites and allowed new interpretations. The digital records are shared openly online for others to experience and study.
Cynefin - Mapping Wales’ sense of Place: Einion GriffithsRCAHMW
This document is a website about the Cynefin framework. Cynefin is a sense-making tool used to categorize problems and situations. It describes domains of order, disorder, chaos, and complexity and can help people understand different contexts and choose the right approach. The website provides information about Cynefin and how it can be applied.
Coastal Heritage At Risk - Combining Digital Technologies with Community Acti...RCAHMW
The document discusses combining digital technologies with community action to record and protect coastal heritage sites at risk in Scotland. It describes the Scotland's Coastal Heritage at Risk Project (SCHARP), which has recorded over 12,500 coastal sites and engaged hundreds of volunteers in surveys and other activities. One of SCHARP's projects used 3D scanning and photogrammetry to create a detailed virtual model of the Wemyss Caves and their carvings, involving local community members throughout. The project aims to preserve a record of the caves and increase access and understanding, serving as an example of how digital tools and community participation can better document and safeguard important archaeological sites.
Heritage together - A Web Community for Digitising Cultural Heritage Assets: ...RCAHMW
This document discusses a project called HeritageTogether that aims to create 3D models of megalithic monuments in Wales using crowdsourced photos from the public. The project addresses challenges facing archaeologists in thoroughly surveying over 2,500 sites due to limited time and resources. Through the HeritageTogether website, members of the public can upload photos of sites which are then processed into 3D models using photogrammetry and structure-from-motion techniques. The models are made available online and the project engages both the public and academics to record and analyze cultural heritage assets through digital means.
This document provides an overview of creating gigapixel imagery through stitching together hundreds of digital photographs. It discusses the hardware, software, and processes needed to capture high-resolution panoramic images and create interactive virtual tours. Key aspects covered include using robotic camera mounts to automatically capture images, choosing camera settings, stitching photos together using software, and customizing virtual tours with hotspots and embedded content. The end result is very large digital images and interactive online experiences that allow viewers to explore panoramic scenes in detail.
Cymru'n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918 Programme OverviewRCAHMW
The document summarizes the Cymru'n Cofio Wales Remembers 1914-1918 Framework Programme. It provides information on publications from the programme, including a final publication preview and its website. It lists highlights from the Cymru'n Cofio Programme and notes that the official programme ended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but that coordinators Marged and another individual are continuing its work. A final publication and programme evaluation are planned for later this year.
Casgliad y Werin Cymru - People's Collection WalesRCAHMW
The document provides information about People's Collection Wales, a bilingual website that aims to support and enable people to share stories and experiences by allowing them to upload visual items like photographs, drawings, audio recordings, and short films. It is a collaboration between the National Library of Wales, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, and National Museum Wales. The website helps enrich Wales' digital heritage through community engagement, training, ensuring items can be archived and copyright remains with the original owner. Examples of accounts related to World War 1 on the website are provided.
Legacy of the First World War Centenary CommemorationsRCAHMW
The First World War Centenary Partnership brought together thousands of organizations from 62 countries to commemorate the centenary of World War 1 from 2014 to 2018 through over 6,000 events. Highlights included 360 venues screening the 1916 film Battle of the Somme in 2016 and the 2018 project Women's Work 100 sharing stories of women's work in World War 1. The partnership reached over 4.5 million people globally and evaluated positively with 86% of members interested in future partnerships with Imperial War Museums.
Developing an approach to national mapping: Preliminary work on Scotland in m...RCAHMW
Mae’r cynnydd mawr mewn data wedi’i bell-synhwyro yn yr Alban yn cynnig cyfleoedd ac yn gosod her. Er bod map orthoffotograffig cyflawn o’r Alban ar gael ers rhai blynyddoedd bellach, mae sganio laser o’r awyr (ALS) yn ddarniog, er bod dyhead i’w helaethu neu ei gwblhau hyd yn oed. Mae hyn yn codi her ynghylch sut y bydd Historic Environment Scotland, fel corff arolygu cenedlaethol yr Alban, yn ymdrin â’r cynnydd cyflym mewn data wedi’i bell-synhwyro wrth ddiffinio ymagwedd at fapio cenedlaethol.
Mae ymagweddau sefydledig at archwilio archaeolegol yn pwysleisio rhagchwilio yn y maes, wedi’i gefnogi gan ddata wedi’i bell-synhwyro, ond gwaith sy’n gofyn am dipyn o adnoddau yw hwn. Trafodir gwaith rhagarweiniol ar Ynys Arran, a elwir ar lafar gwlad yn ‘Scotland in Miniature’ (yr Alban ar raddfa fach), i ddatblygu mapio graddfa genedlaethol, gan gynnwys cyflwyno darganfyddiadau newydd, agweddau ar ddata aml-raddedig a dyhead i ddatblygu llifoedd gwaith wedi’u symleiddio sy’n rhoi’r pwyslais ar ddata wedi’i bell-synhwyro a chanfod gwrthrychau awtomataidd. Mae hyn yn gofyn am ddatblygu llifoedd gwaith newydd, ond hefyd am ailystyried agweddau ar arfer sefydledig.
Established approaches to archaeological prospection emphasise field reconnaissance, supported by remote sensed data, but this is a relatively resource intensive operation. Preliminary work on the Island of Arran, which is colloquially known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, to develop national-scaled mapping is discussed, including presentation of new discoveries, aspects of multi-scaled data and an aspiration to develop streamlined workflows that foreground remote sensed data and automated object detection. This is requiring development of new workflows, but also the renegotiation of aspects of established practice.
The increasing availability of remotely sensed data in Scotland presents opportunities and challenges. While complete coverage of orthophotos have been available for a few years now, availability of Aerial Laser Scanning (ALS) is patchy, though there is an aspiration to greater or even complete coverage. This raises a challenge to how Historic Environment Scotland, as the national body of survey for Scotland, deals with the rapidly increasing remote sensed data in defining an approach to national mapping.
Heritage Lottery Fund: Future Direction and Funding - Richard Bellamy, Head o...RCAHMW
Mae Cronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri (CDL) yn ymgynghori ar ei rôl, ei gweledigaeth a'i blaenoriaethau cyllido ar gyfer y pum mlynedd nesaf.
Mae cyfle unigryw wedi codi i bawb sy’n ymddiddori a gofalu am dreftadaeth eithriadol y DU i fynegi eu barn ar gynlluniau’r Gronfa ar gyfer y dyfodol.
Mae’r Gronfa yn cefnogi prosiectau sy'n amrywio o adfer tirweddau naturiol i achub adeiladau sydd wedi'u hesgeuluso; o gofnodi hanes cymunedol amrywiol i ddarparu hyfforddiant sy'n newid bywydau.
Rydyn ni’n awr eisiau clywed beth mae pobl yn credu y dylai ein rôl, ein gweledigaeth a’n blaenoriaethau fod fel cronfa dreftadaeth fwyaf y DU yn ystod ei fframwaith cyllido strategol nesaf – y cyfnod o 2019-2024.
Bydd y gweithdy yn gyfle i gyfranogwyr:
• ddarganfod mwy am waith CDL yng Nghymru; a
• thrafod a chyfrannu eich sylwadau cynnar am gyfeiriad CDL yn y dyfodol.
Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is consulting on its role, vision and funding priorities for the next five years.
A unique opportunity is now open for everyone who cares about the UK’s extraordinary heritage to give their views on HLF's plans for the future.
HLF supports projects that range from restoring natural landscapes to rescuing neglected buildings: from recording diverse community histories to providing life-changing training.
We now want to know what people think of our role, vision and priorities should be as the UK’s biggest funder of heritage during its next strategic funding framework – the period from 2019-2024.
The workshop will be an opportunity for participants to:
• find out more about the HLFs work in Wales; and
• discuss and contribute your early views on HLFs future direction.
Y traddodiad digidol: Y Gymraeg yn gyfrwng diwylliant, treftadaeth a thechnol...RCAHMW
Ystyrir yma, felly, le’r Gymraeg fel cyfrwng sy’n bont rhwng ddoe, heddiw ac yfory wrth iddi fanteisio ar dechnoleg ddigidol.
Canolbwyntia’r cyflwyniad hwn ar waith Comisiynydd y Gymraeg ym maes technoleg gwybodaeth a chyfieithu gan bwysleisio’r potensial sydd i wneud defnydd arloesol o dechnoleg yn y maes hwnnw. Rhoddir sylw penodol hefyd i gyfrifoldeb unigryw’r Comisiynydd i argymell ffurfiau safonol enwau lleoedd Cymru a’r modd y gall y gwaith hwnnw gyfrannu at warchod ein treftadaeth yn ogystal â bod yn allwedd i’w deall.
Mae’r byd technoleg yn datblygu ar garlam ac yn sgil hyn daw cyfleoedd cyffrous i roi’r Gymraeg ar y map a sicrhau ei bod yn parhau’n gyfrwng perthnasol i siaradwyr Cymraeg heddiw ac yfory.
Daw cyfleoedd gwerthfawr hefyd i ailymweld â hanes a threftadaeth ddiwylliannol Cymru gan ddefnyddio systemau technolegol nid yn unig fel modd o gyflwyno hanes, iaith a diwylliant i genedlaethau newydd, ond fel modd o ddiogelu’r elfennau hynny a chadw gwybodaeth werthfawr ar glawr, neu ar gwmwl!
Ystyrir yma, felly, le’r Gymraeg fel cyfrwng sy’n bont rhwng ddoe, heddiw ac yfory wrth iddi fanteisio ar dechnoleg ddigidol.
This presentation focuses on the work of the Welsh Language Commissioner in the fields of IT and translation, emphasising the potential to make innovative use of technology in that field. Particular attention is also given to the Commissioner's unique responsibility to recommend the standard forms of place-names in Wales and how that work can contribute to protecting our heritage as well as being a key to understanding that heritage.
The world of IT is developing rapidly and as a result exciting opportunities arise to put the Welsh language on the map and to ensure that the language remains a relevant medium for Welsh speakers today and for future generations.
There are also valuable opportunities to revisit the history and cultural heritage of Wales by using technological systems not only as a means of introducing history, language and culture to new generations, but as a means of safeguarding those elements and preserving valuable information.
This presentation will therefore consider the role of the Welsh language as a medium and bridge between yesterday, today and tomorrow as we take advantage of digital technology.
Natural Historical Archives as Digital Challenge and Opportunity - Andreas We...RCAHMW
Mae’r prosiect treftadaeth ddigidol cydweithiol Making Sense of Illustrated Handwritten Archives yn datblygu amgylchedd digidol uwch-dechnolegol cyfeillgar i’r defnyddiwr a fydd yn hwyluso gwaith haneswyr, biolegwyr a churaduron sydd â diddordeb mewn treftadaeth byd natur wedi’i digido a threftadaeth llawysgrifenedig ddarluniedig.
Mae’r prosiect Making Sense yn rhoi sylw arbennig i archif Pwyllgor Byd Natur India’r Iseldiroedd, menter gasglu ar raddfa fawr a ariannwyd gan y brenin Isalmaenig Willem I. O 1820 hyd 1850 bu aelodau’r Pwyllgor yn gwneud teithiau helaeth drwy Ynysfor Indonesia, gan greu casgliad unigryw o ddogfennau llawysgrifenedig, sbesimenau a darluniau. Yn ogystal â bwrw golwg cyffredinol dros y prosiect, bydd fy narlith yn trafod y cyfleoedd, peryglon a goblygiadau ehangach sydd ynghlwm wrth gymhwyso system adnabod delweddau (geiriau) a thechnegau digidol eraill yng nghyd-destun casgliadau llawysgrifenedig darluniedig wedi’u digido.
The collaborative digital heritage project Making Sense of Illustrated Handwritten Archives develops a user-friendly and technologically advanced digital environment which is meant to facilitate the work of historians, biologists and curators interested in digitized natural historical and other illustrated handwritten heritage.
Core use case of the Making Sense project is the archive of the Committee of Natural History of the Netherlands Indies, a large scale collecting endeavour financed by the Dutch king Willem I. From 1820 to 1850, members of the Committee made extensive tours through the Indonesian Archipelago and brought together a unique set of handwritten documents, specimens and visuals. Next to a project overview, my lecture discusses opportunities, pitfalls, and wider implications which the application of an (word) image recognition system and other digital techniques in the context of digitized illustrated handwritten collections entail.
"Looking backwards and forwards, up and down": Changes in measuring and recor...RCAHMW
Mae Historic England, neu English Heritage fel yr oeddem bryd hynny, wedi bod yn gysylltiedig â’r cynadleddau Gorffennol Digidol ers y cychwyn cyntaf yn 2009. Mae llawer wedi newid ers hynny ac roeddwn i’n meddwl y byddai’n ddiddorol edrych yn ôl a thynnu sylw at rai o’r chwyldroadau mwyaf.
Historic England, or English Heritage as we were back then, have been involved in the Digital Past conferences since their inception in 2009. A lot has changed since that time and I thought it would be interesting to look back and highlight some of the biggest revolutions.
Digital Engagement, Challenging Histories - Dr James Stark; University Academ...RCAHMW
Mae datblygiadau diweddar ym maes offer ymgysylltu digidol wedi creu amgylchedd grymus ar gyfer ail-ddehongli treftadaeth. O ymchwil hanesyddol mynediad agored i gasgliadau wedi’u digido amgueddfeydd ac archifdai, erbyn hyn mae gan ymchwilwyr, grwpiau cymunedol a sefydliadau treftadaeth doreth o adnoddau gwreiddiol, a oedd yn anodd eu cyrraedd gynt, y gallant eu cyrchu drwy wefannau, catalogau a safleoedd trydydd parti. Un newydd-ddyfodiad i’r farchnad brysur hon yw Yarn, llwyfan adrodd storïau digidol sy’n dwyn ynghyd gasgliadau amgueddfeydd ac archifdai ac archifau a deunyddiau hanesyddol y defnyddwyr eu hunain.
Recent developments in digital engagement tools have created a dynamic environment for the reinterpretation of heritage. From open access historical research to digitised museum and archive collections, researchers, community groups and heritage organisations are now blessed with an abundance of previously hard-to-reach primary resources, accessible through websites, catalogues and third party sites. One relative newcomer in this busy marketplace is Yarn, a digital storytelling platform designed to bring the collections of museums and archives together with users’ own archives and historic materials.
Connected Open Heritage - John Andersson; Executive Director, Wikimedia SverigeRCAHMW
Gwella strwythur a chwiliadwyedd gwybodaeth am dreftadaeth ddiwylliannol ddisymud ledled y byd yw nod y prosiect Treftadaeth Agored Gysylltiedig. Buom yn gweithio i gynnwys gwybodaeth wedi’i chyd-destunoli ar Wikipedia; delweddau newydd a hanesyddol ar Wikimedia Commons; a data strwythuredig ar Wikidata.
Yn ystod y cyflwyniad byddwn ni’n siarad am rai o’r heriau a’r gwersi a ddysgwyd wrth brosesu casgliad unigryw o setiau ddata o 50 o wledydd, gweithio i ryddhau setiau data newydd, darganfod ffyrdd o gadw’r casgliad yn gyfoes, a chreu methodolegau i’w gwneud hi’n bosibl i roi’r data ar Wikidata ar ffurf safonedig a strwythuredig.
Improving the structure and searchability of immovable cultural heritage information from around the world is what the Connected Open Heritage project has been trying to achieve. We have worked to include contextualized information on Wikipedia; new and historical images on Wikimedia Commons; and structured data on Wikidata.
During the presentation we will talk about some of the challenges and lessons gathered while working with processing a world-unique collection of datasets from 50 countries, working to release new datasets, finding ways to keep it up-to-date, and creating the methodologies for the data to be added to Wikidata in a standardized and structured form.
Enwau Lleoedd - Dr James January-McCann; Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru - ...RCAHMW
Lansiwyd y Rhestr o Enwau Lleoedd Hanesyddol ym mis Mai 2016 yn sgil Deddf yr Amgylchedd Hanesyddol (Cymru) y flwyddyn honno. Y mae’r Rhestr yn ateb i’r pryderon mynych a godwyd yn ddiweddar gan Gymdeithas Enwau Lleoedd Cymru, ymysg nifer eraill, yn dilyn newid sawl enw hanesyddol gan berchnogion newydd yn ddiweddar.
Bwriad y prosiect hwn yw ein galluogi i gofnodi, cynnal, ac mewn rhai achosion achub ein henwau lleoedd yng Nghymru, gan ddarparu bas data o enwau y bydd o ddiddordeb i'r cyhoedd, ac yn ddefnyddiol i awdurdodau lleol ac academyddion wrth eu gwaith.
Teen Twitter Takeover - Catherine McKeag: Project Manager, Kids in Museums RCAHMW
Mae Teen Twitter Takeover yn cynyddu mynediad ac yn tynnu sylw at syniadau arloesol a ddefnyddir gan bobl ifanc. Byddwn hefyd yn rhannu casgliadau allweddol eraill o’r gwerthusiad terfynol.
Teen Twitter Takeover increases access, showcases innovative ideas used by young people and shares other key findings from the evaluation which is currently being finalised.
Maps and Mapping at the Royal Commission - Tom PertRCAHMW
Since its establishment in 1908, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales has been recording archaeological and historic sites and monuments both spatially and cartographically. The role of the Commission both as a public archive of maps, and as a map producing body supplying map depictions of archaeological sites to the Ordnance Survey, is unique in Wales.
In this presentation the wealth of cartographic and spatial material available to researchers within the Royal Commission’s archive will be revealed. The ways in which staff at the Commission utilise these resources to record, interpret and present the past will also be explored. The opportunities that members of the public have to access and use these resources will also be discussed. Finally, there will be an exploration of the potential offered by new and emerging technologies such as Augmented and Virtual Reality to depict sites and landscapes of the past.
Lives of the First World War: Creating a Digital Memorial - Charlotte CzyzykRCAHMW
Lives of the First World War: Creating a Digital Memorial
Charlotte Czyzyk: Public Engagement and Project Manager, Imperial War Museums
Lives of the First World War is Imperial War Museums’ online platform to discover, remember and share stories of men and women who contributed to the British war effort in the First World War. In the digital age, we aim to fulfil the original IWM mission statement to commemorate ‘the toil and sacrifice’ of more than 7.5 million people from across the Empire and Commonwealth. Our vision is to enrich people’s understanding of the First World War through telling powerful stories of ordinary individuals living through extraordinary times.
Since May 2014 thousands of people have uploaded precious family photographs, shared anecdotes and connected military and genealogical records to this permanent digital memorial. In this talk, Project Manager Charlotte Czyzyk will highlight some of the fascinating stories that have come to light, and illustrate how the site is populated by members of the public, cultural organisations, community groups and academics alike. She will also advise delegates on how to use Lives of the First World War to create a rich legacy for their research and projects.
Folcloristas de Panamá: Using a WhatsApp Group as a Crowdsourcing Platform fo...RCAHMW
Folcloristas de Panamá: Using a WhatsApp Group as a Crowdsourcing Platform for Preserving Knowledge of the Past
Marino Jaén Espinosa: Director, PanamaTipico.com
The ubiquity of smartphones has opened new opportunities for groups of people to exchange information in efficient ways. While not cutting-edge in technology, the resulting digital communities bring valuable contributions to heritage preservation in places without easy access to specialized crowd-sourcing platforms.
One example of such communities is Folcloristas de Panamá, a WhatsApp group devoted to discussing a wide range of topics related to the past and the folklore of Panama. Even though it has not yet turned one year old, the community has had a significant impact on the cultural heritage community of Panama, as it has transcended the digital realm to become a formal association.
This work is an analysis of the group’s origins, members’ profiles, typology of content shared, internal conflicts and autoregulation mechanisms. The main goal is to explain the success of the group as a crowdsourcing platform and to describe its impact in the real world, while encouraging a discussion about similarities and differences with comparable experiences elsewhere.
This is the third study in a series about crowdsourcing in digital folklore communities in Panama. The first was about PanamaTipico.com, a cultural heritage website, presented at the 2014 Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage International Conference, held in Bulgaria. The second paper was about Chepo Cultura y Tradición, a Facebook fan page dealing with the collective memory of a town, presented in 2016 at Towards Digital Folkloristics International Conference, held in Latvia (not yet published).
Our work aims to understand the contribution of digital crowdsourcing communities to the preservation of the rich cultural heritage of Panama.
Camera, Pole and Mobile Phone in Azerbaijan - Dave maynard, çox şəkillərRCAHMW
The document discusses the use of photography for archaeological site recording in Azerbaijan between 2005-2016. It details how different projects used a variety of techniques including planning frames, total stations, and GPS to lay out and record excavation units. A remotely triggered camera on a pole was also used to record overall site plans and features. The photos were processed using software to create 2D and 3D models for mapping sites in a GIS system. Issues and successes with the photographic technique are outlined.
The Discovery and Documentation of the Newport Ship: Unlocking the Secrets of...RCAHMW
The Discovery and Documentation of the Newport Ship: Unlocking the Secrets of a Medieval Merchant Vessel Found in Wales
Dr Toby Jones: Curator, Newport Medieval Ship Project
In the summer of 2002, archaeologists discovered a remarkably well-preserved medieval merchant ship in the United Kingdom. Construction on the banks of the River Usk, in Newport, Wales, led to the chance find of the unique vessel, which dates to around AD 1450. The large lapstrake-built trading ship and associated artefacts were carefully raised for further study and conservation. Nearly fifteen years of international research and meticulous conservation have helped to unlock the secrets of this historically significant find. The team has been at the forefront of using digital technology, including laser scanners, contact digitisers and CAD software, to document and model the vessel and artefacts.
The vessel is thought to have been built in the Basque Country of northern Spain and archaeological evidence suggests strong trading links between Britain and the Iberian Peninsula. The analysis of the hull and numerous objects has provided insight into the technological innovation, forest management and trade patterns of the Atlantic-facing countries of Western Europe during the late-Medieval period. The vessel and finds are currently being conserved with the goal of reassembling the ship for permanent display within the city museum.
Ymgysylltu Digidol ac Addysg / Digital Engagement and Education - Owen LlywelynRCAHMW
The National Library of Wales and Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales worked in partnership to create digital learning materials on Hwb about World War 1. They developed interactive games, activities, and resources using items from their collections to support the Welsh curriculum. An important part of the process was gathering teacher feedback and ensuring the resources were easy for teachers to find and use without prior subject knowledge. The goal was to make the collections central to the learning while experimenting with new technologies and formats to engage both students and educators.
On start up the app performs several system checks related to the availability of GPS and WiFi or Mobile Data. If any of the tests fail then the implications for this are presented to the user. They can then choose to quit or to continue using the app with reduced functionality.
A back end service keeps track of the device’s location via GPS. If GPS is not available the service listens for when it is enabled and resumes tracking GPS location. During use the screen indicates when GPS and Data become unavailable via a dialogue.
On first time use the option to select a language preference is offered. Archwillio is a bi-lingual application in Welsh and English although HER site data remains in English, as this is the language in which the data was originally recorded.
The application uses the open source OSM droid library for mapping. This was chosen because it supports offline caching and a variety of map providers - one of which is Bing, the mapping provider now used for both Archwilio and the Archwilio app.
On start up the user’s location is indicated. Since 3G availability is patchy over much of Wales the app allows the user to view information while a WiFi or 3G signal is available; this is cached on the device and can be retrieved for access to HER information when out in an area with no access.
If a connection to the internet is possible the date of the last HER update will be retrieved. The app then inspects the phone’s storage to see if this record has been downloaded. If it has then the date of the more recent HER update will be compared with the local copy. If the online HER record is newer than the one on the phone new data will be downloaded. This all happens in the background when this screen (right) is displayed.
The user zooms in on the area they wish to investigate, or where they are currently located.
Each archaeological site is indicated by a map marker that is either blank or contains a number when there is more than one site in the vicinity. This clustering prevents the map being obscured by hundreds of markers.
Tapping a blank map marker causes a balloon to appear with basic site information. The user can then decide whether or not to progress to more detailed information and images.
If a map marker indicates more than one site, then tapping it causes a list of those sites to appear. The user then selects a site to access more detailed information and images.
Tapping on Details provides basic information – UID, type and period of site etc.
Users can send the HERs additional information or corrections for existing site records, along with images
Edit site screen
The WATs have been sent almost 500 entries into this database since the app was launched.
193 GGAT, the rest pretty evenly divided between the other 3 trusts
A mixture of images, information on sites and some duplication.
22397 on Archwilio html
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We now know that there are documents, photos and articles relating to Nant y Moch farmhouse in the Ceredigion Record office. The app has given us that knowledge as well as this image.
A youth volunteering project in Blaenau Gwent is using the app to update records of existing sites and to record new sites like this hut and enclosure.
The app is ideal for getting information into the public domain without having to go through the sometimes lengthy process of updating the HER from project reports. The user can see their efforts rewarded reasonably quickly, especially when uploading images.
Initially the project was intended to have its own data entry volunteer, but use of the app means that all the volunteers can be engaged in fieldwork.
In Gwynedd Archaeolegwyr Anturus Eryri is an HLF funded club for young people aged 14-21yrs that has been using the App out in the field.
The app will be a useful and important tool for rapidly recording sites not previously seen, or not seen for several generations, such as the submerged forest on Newgale beach and the trackway at Llanrhystud, revealed by the recent storms.