Jersey’s archaeology is one of the Island’s most important cultural assets. It provides invaluable insight into the many chapters of the Island’s past, helping us to understand the people, places and events that have shaped Jersey over thousands of years.

The Archaeological Research Framework for Jersey presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge. It outlines what is already known, highlights gaps in understanding, and identifies key questions to guide future research. As such, it is a vital tool for directing archaeological work across the Island – whether through academic research, development-led investigations, or postgraduate study. It also supports the creation of publications, exhibitions and educational resources, helping to share Jersey’s rich heritage with a wide audience.

The framework has been developed by Jersey Heritage in collaboration with leading specialists, who produced a series of period-based resource assessments. These assessments form the foundation of a prioritised research agenda, ensuring that future work focuses on the most significant and impactful areas. The framework is intended to be a dynamic and evolving resource, updated as new discoveries are made, so that our understanding of Jersey’s archaeology continues to grow.