 These projects vary from a "one time" presentation to local schools, to long-term commitments in which public education is an intricate part of the research design.Community archaeology in the United Kingdom has existed for many years, although only recently has it come to be known by that name.The roots of archaeology in the United Kingdom lie in the tradition of antiquarian and amateur work, and many county or locally based archaeology and history societies founded over a century ago have continued to enable the involvement of local people in archaeology.