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Chronology and Dating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

R01: How can we refine the dating of Romano-British sites to clarify the period of transition?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Radiocarbon dating<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Settlement<\/a>, <\/span>Enclosure<\/a>, <\/span>Late iron age<\/a>, <\/span>Specialist sampling<\/a>, <\/span>Chronology<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.05: Obtain more radiocarbon dates from Romano-British sites.<\/a>, <\/span>RS3.08: Obtain stratified and dated material from all LPRIA sites, including the larger enclosed lowland and hilltop sites, the smaller enclosed settlements, and seemingly open settlements.<\/a>, <\/span>RS3.48: Pay greater attention to stratigraphic evidence and detailed sampling strategies in the higher levels of sites of all types in this period.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/1.Howcanwerefin-5c8613dc76fe3<\/a><\/span>
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 It is worth bearing in mind that many find sites are places of persistent occupation – not just Roman.<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R01<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Research Framework committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R02: How can we gain significant new understanding of rural society and economies, particularly in the uplands, during the Roman period?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Environmental sampling<\/a>, <\/span>Aerial reconnaissance<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Palaeoenvironmental analysis<\/a>, <\/span>Upland<\/a>, <\/span>Society<\/a>, <\/span>Economy<\/a>, <\/span>Rural community<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.06: Undertake proactive programmes of fieldwork and air reconnaissance.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/2.Howcanwegains-5c8613dc780ab<\/a><\/span>
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To what extent do new and current landscape studies reveal significant new information? Palaeoenvironmental and alluvial studies are relevant to this.<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R02<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Research Framework committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R03: To what extent is resistance to Roman occupation tangible in the archaeological record?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Radiocarbon dating<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Enclosed settlement<\/a>, <\/span>Late iron age<\/a>, <\/span>Fort<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.09: Obtain evidence for the fortification, or re-fortification, of enclosed sites in the 1st century AD, and for evidence for either continuous occupation or abandonment of sites over the LPRIA to Romano-British transition.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/3.Towhatextenti-5c8613dc78569<\/a><\/span>
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Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R03<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Research Framework committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R04: What evidence is there for the survival of regional and tribal identities throughout the Roman period?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Settlement<\/a>, <\/span>Pottery<\/a>, <\/span>Assemblage<\/a>, <\/span>Personal ornament<\/a>, <\/span>Building<\/a>, <\/span>Typology<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.10: Address the question of identifying regional or tribal identities through analysis of artefact assemblages, building style and other indicators to assess the continuation of these aspects through the Roman period.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/4.Doregionalort-5c8613dc78a0a<\/a><\/span>
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Look at regional variants of material and typologies to help answer this.<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R04<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R05: How can we ascertain if Romans established military sites on native power bases\/centres of population?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Dating techniques<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Settlement<\/a>, <\/span>Late iron age<\/a>, <\/span>Fort<\/a>, <\/span>Synthesis<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.12: Undertake critical assessment of the location of the earliest military installations and their relationship to known native settlements or material.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/5.Howcanweascer-5c8613dc78feb<\/a><\/span>
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We need to test distribution for forts empirically rather than assume if it fits a conventional pattern.<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R05<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R06: How well understood are fort chronologies and construction patterns?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Construction deposit<\/a>, <\/span>Military equipment<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Late iron age<\/a>, <\/span>Fort<\/a>, <\/span>Structure<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.19: Use development-led archaeology on military sites in urban contexts to review chronologies and phasing of the sequence of fort construction and use.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/6.Howgoodisouru-5c8613dc7958e<\/a><\/span>
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Development-led archaeology on military sites in urban contexts provides an important opportunity to review chronologies and phasing of the sequence of fort construction and use. Particular attention should be paid to any possible traces of early pre-fort phases or later Roman occupation. <\/p><\/span><\/span>

Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R06<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

R07: What is our understanding of river navigability and potential port development?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Environmental sampling<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Port<\/a>, <\/span>Palaeochannel<\/a>, <\/span>River navigation<\/a>, <\/span>Palaeoenvironmental analysis<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.15: Undertake programmes of sampling targetted at estuaries and tidal reaches of major rivers for geoarchaeological investigations of river deposits.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/7.Whatisourunde-5c8760e25b374<\/a><\/span>
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Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R07<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R08: What evidence is there for the impact of Roman occupation on the environment?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Environmental sampling<\/a>, <\/span>Lidar survey<\/a>, <\/span>Aerial photography<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Feature<\/a>, <\/span>Ditch<\/a>, <\/span>Rampart<\/a>, <\/span>Palaeoenvironmental analysis<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.16: Develop sampling strategies for the excavation of ramparts or ditches.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/8.Whatevidencei-5c8760e25bf63<\/a><\/span>
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Landscape studies including lidar, field survey, aerial photography, plus palaeoenvironmental assessment such as pollen and wood analysis. Target the hinterland of Roman forts including small wetlands adjacent to sites for cereals and local impact. Look at regional, climate-driven changes.<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R08<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R09: How was timber sourced, managed and worked through the Roman period?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Dendrochronological survey<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Clearance<\/a>, <\/span>Timber<\/a>, <\/span>Roundwood<\/a>, <\/span>Environment<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.17: Extend studies of roundwood to other sites to search for consistent patterns or site-specific ad hoc exploitation of resources.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/9.Howwastimbers-5c8760e25c54a<\/a><\/span>
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Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R09<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R10: What was the impact of Roman industrialisation on the environment?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Manufacture and processing<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Industrial<\/a>, <\/span>Geochemical survey<\/a>, <\/span>Environment<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a>, <\/span><\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/10.Whatwastheim-5c8760e25cab0<\/a><\/span>
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Refer to Q11 supporting statement and include analysis of soil contaminants. Current study of geochemical signatures for historic lead production in the Peak District (Nick Clarke), can this model of research be applied elsewhere? River, lake and peat deposits will give good time depth.<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R10<\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Military Activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

R11: How can we identify typologies and the development of military sites and Roman road systems?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Aerial reconnaissance<\/a>, <\/span>Lidar survey<\/a>, <\/span>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Defence<\/a>, <\/span>Fort<\/a>, <\/span>Military building<\/a>, <\/span>Geophysical survey<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.19: Use development-led archaeology on military sites in urban contexts to review chronologies and phasing of the sequence of fort construction and use.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/11.Howcanweiden-5c87622c73734<\/a><\/span>
Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R11<\/span>
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Potential sites of un-located forts have been identified and air reconnaissance and field evaluation \/ survey should be directed to these, which are listed in the original research framework in section 3.4:30. Check LIDAR information on the ground for development proposals alongside known Roman roads. Use improved geophysical survey techniques\/equipment.<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R12: How can coastal and estuarine changes be understood through analysis of coastal defences?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Coastal defence site<\/a>, <\/span>Climate change<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.21: Investigate the nature of the coastal defences for the western seaboard in the 3rd and 4th centuries.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/12.Howcancoasta-5c87622c74477<\/a><\/span>
Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R12<\/span>
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Work with the Citizan project<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R13: What are the ethnic origins and lifestyles of those living in North West England during the Roman period?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Religion or ritual<\/a>, <\/span>Burial<\/a>, <\/span>Human remains<\/a>, <\/span>Assemblage<\/a>, <\/span>Stable isotope analysis<\/a>, <\/span>Personal ornament<\/a>, <\/span>Ethnicity<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.22: Analyse surviving human remains in order to examine the ethnicity and country of origin of those serving on the province\u2019s frontier.<\/a><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/13.Whataretheet-5c87622c74964<\/a><\/span>
Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R13<\/span>
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Where bone or teeth are present, consideration should be made for biomolecular and isotopic analysis.<\/p><\/span><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R14: What were the date, extent, function and changes over time of extra-mural settlement (vici) in the region?<\/h3>
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Categories: <\/h5>Roman<\/a>, <\/span>Excavation<\/a>, <\/span>Geophysical survey<\/a>, <\/span>Vicus<\/a>, <\/span>Extra mural suburb<\/a>, <\/span>Field survey<\/a>, <\/span>Synthesis<\/a>, <\/span>North west<\/a>, <\/span><\/a><\/span>
Found in the following Frameworks: <\/h5>North West Research Framework<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5><\/span>
URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/14.Whatwerethed-5c87622c74efa<\/a><\/span>
Local Framework Numbering: <\/h5>R14<\/span>
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Undertake a synthesis of recent relevant work. Identify gaps in knowledge and carry out geophysical and landscape surveys, followed by targeted evaluation and excavation. Look at successful funding models from recent projects, such as university research or HLF community projects. NEW STRATEGY Much progress has been made on this over the last 10 years but what is especially needed now is synthesis. <\/p><\/span><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active<\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee<\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Site Location, Settlement and Landuse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

R15: How was industrial production organised and administered both regionally and locally? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/15.Howwasindust-5c8f930f739da<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.24 – Develop clearly focused objectives relevant to research questions for industrial centres.<\/a> <\/span>
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Linked with Q R28<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R16: How can we improve interpretations of the later phases of Romano-British towns? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/16.Howcanweimpr-5c8f942858a0e<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.25 – Undertake a programme of reassessment of existing archives.<\/a> <\/span>
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Sir Ian Richmond’s unpublished archives for Lancaster should also be re-examined.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R17: What was the extent of Roman rural and urban settlement interaction? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/17.Whatwastheex-5c8f94a6720d7<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.26 – Undertake completion of post-excavation work on the Chester canabae and re-appraisal of archives of earlier excavations in other nearby areas.<\/a> <\/span>
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Include unpublished reports including academic research.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R18: What were the locations, density, chronology, economy and character of rural settlement sites and patterns? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/question-5df7ed4cef449<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.29 – Priorities the detailed examination of a sample of well preserved rural sites.<\/a> <\/span>
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Look at results and recommendations of the Rural Settlement of Roman Britain<\/a> research project. <\/p>

Use Bayesian modelling within and across sites for general trends. Retain samples for future dating.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Research Framework Steering Group <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2025 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R19: How can we identify whether the virtual absence of villas in the North West archaeological record is apparent rather than real? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/question-5df7ed4cf09fa<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.30 – Undertake study of SMR and HER data for finds of diagnostic artefacts and associated Roman building materials.<\/a> <\/span>
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Ensure consistency in HER date terms. Will work provided the HER is current and complete.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Research Framework Steering Group <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2025 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R20: How can we identify regional types and patterns of distribution, despite low levels of material culture across the region? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/question-5df7ed4cf11d9<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.31 – Undertake systematic publication of excavated assemblages from the region and of chance finds.<\/a> <\/span>
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Need to include PAS data. Will work particularly with objects such as brooches (eg. Wirral types or trumpet types associated with military activity).<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Research Framework Steering Group <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2025 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Ritual, Religion and Ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

R21: How did people express religious beliefs (via site types, portable material cultures and funerary practices)? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/21.Howdidpeople-5c88f50343f8b<\/a><\/span>
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Note that recent publications from Middlewich and Nantwich contain evidence of ritual activity.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R22: What evidence is there for late Roman religious change into the early medieval period, including non- Christian beliefs? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/22.Whatevidence-5c88f50344c82<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.35 – Resarch the suggestion of a sub-Roman bishopric based in Chester and the association of a possible church within the Chester amphitheatre.<\/a> <\/span>
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Look for evidence for the establishment of late Roman churches and their continuation into the early medieval period<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R23: How, when and where were foreign troops integrated with the indigenous population? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/23.How,whenandw-5c88f50345295<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.37 – Undertake intensive study of inhumation burials.<\/a> <\/span>
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Use current scientific techniques to maximise understanding.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R24: How were different landscape features utilised for funerary or burial rights and is there any continuity with the Iron Age? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/24.Howwherediff-5c88f503458a7<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.39 – Further investigate deposits from caves.<\/a> <\/span>
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Assess how much evidence there is for Romano-British funerary practices outside urban contexts and caves?<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R25: How do we identify ritual in everyday contexts? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/25.Howdoweident-5c88f50345dcd<\/a><\/span>
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Specialist analysis of excavation assemblages, PAS data, possible PhD topic with research funding.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R26: How can we identify ethnic diversity through burial practices during the Roman Period? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/26.Canweidentif-5c88f503462b9<\/a><\/span>
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Research old excavation archives. Specialist analysis of excavation assemblages, possible PhD topic with research funding. Linked with Question R13<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 14\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Technology and Production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

R27: How can the analysis of the origin of stone for buildings, funerary structures and querns help to determine patterns of resource exploitation and trade? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/27.Cantheanalys-5c8f906aaea85<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.40 – Undertake sourcing studies for building stone and stone artefacts.<\/a> <\/span>
More information: <\/h5><\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R28: What is distinctive about industrial processing in the Roman North West? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/28.Whatisdistin-5c8f93c2a9166<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.41 – Investigate the communities engaged in Romano-British industries.<\/a> <\/span>
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We need to ensure that there are sufficient ceramic and other specialists to tackle future projects and existing backlogs. Where are the specialist trainees and mentors?
Linked with Q R15<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Trade, Exchange and Interaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

R29: How can a systematic survey of the coast line help to identify formal and informal Roman ports? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/29.Howcanasyste-5c8f9434a9f40<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.47 – Undertake systematic survey of coastal, estuarine and river environments to assess the surviving resource and the potential for Romano-British buried land surfaces and structures.<\/a> <\/span>
More information: <\/h5><\/span>
Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 18\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R30: What can archaeology tell us about trade and exchange in late Roman and early post-Roman periods? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/30.Whatcanarcha-5c94cbc6295f7<\/a><\/span>
Linked Strategy(s): <\/h5>RS3.49 – Undertake new research projects on well-preserved military sites with good indications of later occupation, to complement that at Birdoswald.<\/a> <\/span>
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In addition old excavations may need review in light of new thinking.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 22\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 22\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R31: What was the effect of the North West position on the outer edge of the Roman world and how does this explain the archaeology? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/31.Whatwastheef-5c94cbc629a9b<\/a><\/span>
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Cross-theme? Synthesis of key excavated sites. Links to devolution comment in overview Point 6. Comparison with other regions and Wales\/Scotland, and other provinces in the Roman Empire, will provide context and inform our understanding of how different the NW was.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 22\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 22\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>

R32: How does military resourcing affect civilian sites? <\/h3>
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URI: <\/h5>https:\/\/researchframeworks.org\/nwrf\/researchframework\/v1\/question\/32.Howdoesmilit-5c94cbc62a267<\/a><\/span>
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Linked to Q R14 on extra-mural settlements (vici). Examine good excavation sequences from extra-mural settlements. Analyse the Rural Research project data to see potential impact on rural settlement sites.<\/p><\/span>

Status: <\/h5>Active <\/span>
Authority to change status: <\/h5>NW Regional Framework Committee <\/span>
Date accepted: <\/h5> 22\/03\/2019 <\/span>
Date of next review: <\/h5> 22\/03\/2024 <\/span><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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