Lithic Studies Society - 40th Anniversary Conference

About The Conference

25th - 26th October 2019

National Civil War Centre, Newark

For 40 years, the Lithic Studies Society has promoted the advancement of knowledge, education and research in lithic studies. It has drawn together academics, professionals and independent researchers with a shared passion for lithics wherever they occur, and whatever period they date to.

Research supported and published by the Society has touched on many key developments in our understanding of stone tools as evidence of human technology, behaviour, society and evolution. We can look forward to exciting times as new technologies augment traditional methods of analysis, and as the resolution of chronological and environmental frameworks is improved.

The theme of the conference celebrates our 40th anniversary with 2 days of talks focusing on trajectory of lithic studies over the past four decades and considering potential future directions and developments. Papers will be organised around several keynote speakers, who will speak about Lithics from different time periods and archaeological sites.

Conference Topics

Papers are welcome from independent or affiliated researchers at all career stages. We welcome abstract submissions on any topic related to lithic studies, including but not restricted to:

Studies of new sites and assemblages

Re-analysis/new perspectives on old sites and assemblages

Retrospective views of developments in lithic studies

New perspectives and methods in lithic technology

Experimental approaches to lithic studies

Public archaeology and outreach in lithic studies

How to Get There

Directions

The venue itself is just over an hour from London by train and around two hours from Manchester. It is well connected to motorways and the A1 and A46. The venue is just a 10 minute walk from Newark Northgate train station.

There is no parking at the National Civil War Centre however it is close to 2 large car parks. Appletongate Car Park (NG24 1JR) is just across the road from the museum and London Road Car Park (NG24 1TN) is a 4 minute walk away.

Address for Satnav:

National Civil War Centre, 
14 Appletongate, 
Newark, 
Notts, 
NG24 1JY

For more detailed travel information, check out the National Civil War Centre's website:

Civil War Centre Directions

Accessibility

The National Civil War Centre is fully accessible facility for wheelchair users and has accessible toilets. If specific information is required please get in touch with us at lithicevents@gmail.com or you can contact the National Civil War Centre directly. The centre recommends parking at Appletongate Car Park as it is the most accessible.

The society have hired an additional room in the conference centre that will house posters and an object handling area. This area will be a quiet space that can be visited at any point during the conference.

The Tudor Hall is equipped with hearing loops.

The Lithic Studies Society are committed to providing a harassment-free conference.

The society will be live-tweeting the event using the hashtag #LSS40.

Food & Drink

Tea, coffee, and a light lunch will be served on both conference days. Dietary requirements can be added to the conference registration form. A wine reception will be held on Friday night where delegates will have full access to explore the museum and galleries.

As the conference venue is located centrally in Newark there are lots of different food and drink venues to try:

Visit Newark website

Where To Stay

TripAdvisor provide a list of hotels that are close to the conference venue that have good reviews:

There are also a wide range of Airbnb’s available:

Or if you fancy making a trip of it, Newark is close to Sherwood Forest Center Parcs!

Center Parcs website

FRI 25TH - SAT 26TH OCTOBER 2019

Life At The Cutting Edge:

Celebrating 40 years of

the Lithic Studies Society

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, the Lithic Studies Society is holding a two-day conference to reflect on the trajectory of lithic studies over the past four decades and consider potential future directions and new developments moving forward.