[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Urban archaeology presents a particular set of logistical challenges. Our priority is always to make sure that our projects are completed safely in what can often be constrained or deep spaces. The need to work closely with the client and ground contractor is...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]In recent years there has been a rapid expansion in the number of solar farm projects in the United Kingdom with an attendant increase in the requirement for archaeological works prior to the consenting of these schemes. Changes in government policy and in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Sites with extensive complex archaeological remains can appear daunting to a developer. Headland knows that ensuring the correct strategy is in place from the outset is key to balancing research aims with the needs of a commercial development.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Project Summary A Heritage Lottery-funded programme...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Large-scale construction projects can have a long lifespan. Headland can take a project from inception through planning; produce guidance and other supporting documents to assist the contractors on site and undertake archaeological works to mitigate the effects of construction. On long running...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Conditions of consent for a development may require the design of a Programme of Archaeological Works. This needs to meet the requirement of the planning conditions but also needs to be practically achievable and fit with intended methodologies of the developer or...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Archaeological works are often the first ground-breaking works to take place within a construction site. As the first public representation of a commercial development project it is important that our works are carried out professionally and sensitively.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Project Summary Working closely with consultants CgMS...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Many of our projects are long running, requiring us to retain key staff and to carefully plan our resources to provide continuity.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Project Summary Headland has recently completed the third phase of archaeological works at Furness Abbey for English Heritage. The works have been...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Our clients’ plans can change suddenly. Headland understand that and has the resources to respond quickly, scaling up or down as required.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Project Summary Brenkley Lane Surface Mine is one of the largest surface coal mines in the UK, situated near Newcastle. Working on...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]On sites where the archaeological risk is an unknown, a variety of techniques need to be employed. Headland has a range of in-house expertise to call upon for our clients. We can design an integrated programme of archaeological works to directly address...