The Baden-Powell Scouts' Association

Traditional Scouting for the 21st Century!

  1.  Have a knowledge of 1 of the periods in human history (e.g. Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic) and know something of 1 of the cultures of the people of the period chosen.
  2. Draw a sketch map to scale of 1 of the British prehistoric sites.
  3. Understand the value of conservation and reconstruction of antiquities.
  4. Know the dangers of digging for antiquities by untrained people and the importance of accurate records.
  5. Produce a log with sketches and/or photographs of a "dig" he has assisted with; or a survey he has made of a site which has produced items of archaeological interest.