Archaeology
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Iron Age bridge at Dorney
We aim to promote the understanding, appreciation and sustainable conservation of Buckinghamshire's archaeological heritage. We do this by:
Planning and Land Management Advice
We develop policies for the management and conservation of archaeological remains and historic landscapes and provide related advice to local planning authorities and other organisations. We do not undertake archaeological fieldwork - this is done by commercial archaeological contract organisations. Use the links on the left to find out more about planning and archaeology, conservation advice, to see annual summaries of fieldwork and to find out about our involvement at Quarrendon Leas.
Historic Environment Record and Unlocking Buckinghamshire's Past
We are responsible for the maintenance and development of Buckinghamshire's Historic Environment Record. This is a public access record of the whole of the historic environment of the county from the earliest humans to the end of the Cold War. Find out more about the Historic Environment Record using the links on the left. A user-friendly version with loads of additional resources including illustrations, education packs, a timeline, interactive games and visitor guides is available online at Unlocking Buckinghamshire's Past.
Projects
We have undertaken a number of externally-funded characterisation projects to develop our understanding of Buckinghamshire's historic landscapes and townscapes. Work includes Historic Landscape Characterisation of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes for English Heritage, a number of characterisation projects in the Chilterns AONB area for the Chilterns Conservation Board, Historic Landscape Characterisation of the Colne Valley Park for Groundwork Thames Valley, and we are currently working on a Historic Towns project for English Heritage. We are also involved in developing regional archaeological research frameworks for the Solent-Thames region. Find more information on all these projects using the menu on the left.
Vote for Buckinghamshire's Heritage!
Unlocking Buckinghamshire's Past has just been included in a national online poll of the eight best historic environment record websites. To view the shortlisted websites and vote follow the link to the poll at the bottom of this page. You don't have to register to vote and the poll is open until the 1st of May. If you like our web site please vote for us and pass the message on to friends and family - help Buckinghamshire win!
Contact us
County Archaeological Service
Buckinghamshire County Council
County Hall
Aylesbury HP20 1UY
For more information call 01296 382927 or email archaeology@buckscc.gov.uk
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