Projects

Publication and Exhibition on the Archaeological Discoveries of Chek Lap Kok

Year of Approval

1993-1994

Grantee

Hong Kong Archaeological Society

Project Status

Completed in September 1994

Brief Description of the Project

In 1993, the Trust approved a grant to the Hong Kong Archaeological Society for the publication and exhibition of the discoveries made during the archaeological salvage of Chek Lap Kok prior to the construction of the new airport. An exhibition of the materials discovered from the salvage was held from 7 May to 30 September 1994 at the Antiquities and Monuments Office. The publication summarised the work done by the Hong Kong Archaeological Society in Chek Lap Kok between 1990-1991. Major excavations had been made on Fu Tei Wan, Ha Law Wan, Kwo Lo Wan and Sham Wan Tsuen. The project was completed in September 1994.

Project Deliverable(s)

The Project deliverables included:

(a) Book/Booklet/Academic journal

Archaeological Discovery at Chek Lap Kok

First part

Chapter 1: Introduction, Historical Research and Survey
Chapter 2: Fu Tei Wan
Chapter 3: Fu Tei
Chapter 4: Ha Law Wan
Chapter 5: Kwo Lo Wan (Upper)
Chapter 6: Kwo Lo Wan (Lower)
Chapter 7: Sham Wan Tsuen Sand Bar Site
Chapter 8: Sham Wan Tsuen East Valley
Chapter 9: Other Sites
Chapter 10: Discussion
Chapter 11: Epilogue
Chapter 12: Appendices