Saving metal heritage for future generations

Cardiff University research has guided the decisions saving our metal heritage, from archaeological repositories containing millions of artefacts charting human history to iconic ships, including the Mary Rose, Brunel’s SS Great Britain and the Spanish Armada.

As trained conservators, Professor Dave Watkinson and Dr Nicola Emmerson have experienced first-hand the effects of corrosion on metal artefacts, and the many challenges related to their preservation and storage.

Thanks to their research, they have now provided much needed evidence-based guidance to help organisations to conserve their artefacts, helping them to make better use of their resources and plan for the future.