I have over 40 years experience of checking land for archaeological remains and reporting on their significance. I have a wealth of experience in helping developers and landowners understand that significance and protect archaeological remains from unnecessary damage. This includes advising on Scheduled Monument Consent applications and Impact Assessments for varied types of site. I seek to provid
e objective assessments supported by careful research of available information, complemented by consultancy and negotiation where there are conflicting opinions as to a preferred outcome. This service is targeted at prospective developers and their planning consultants, and is most appropriate at an early stage in the planning process before a detailed application has been submitted. A second strand of my business targets property owners who are interested in the background of their plot of land, business, or building. For this, I use the same tenacious approach targeting mostly relatively recent documentary sources but also making use of recorded archaeological remains, air photographs and place-names. A full professional report may not be needed or wanted for this type of investigation, and I am therefore able to adapt the depth of the research and the type of reporting to suit the project. Often a considerable amount of fascinating information can be researched within a couple of days - although more time is needed to find other material.
