Historic Building Recording Explained
Oakford Archaeology carries out a large number of historic building recording projects every year, but the requirements vary hugely. In this blog post we run through the two main types of historic building recording you might require, what they involve and why you might need them.
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Evaluation Uncovers New Evidence of the Magdalene Leper Hospital
Here’s a short summary of the results of an archaeological evaluation carried out by Oakford Archaeology at Hurst Almshouses, Fairpark Road, Exeter in June 2021. Remains of the medieval leper hospital were uncovered, including parts of the later graveyard and structural remains.
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Historic Building Recording and Excavation at Torre Abbey
Here’s a summary of the results of historic building recording and excavation at Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon. It was carried out by Oakford Archaeology between June and August 2021.
What’s the Difference between an Archaeological Watching Brief and an Archaeological Evaluation?
We sometimes get asked by clients how an archaeological watching brief differs from an archaeological evaluation.
The short answer is that a watching brief is monitoring work carried out during a development or scheme of works. An evaluation is part of preliminary work required either in support of or following determination of your planning application and generally well in advance of any development.
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Archaeological Evaluation in the Choir, Presbytery and Aisles of Exeter Cathedral
Here’s a short summary of the results of an archaeological evaluation in the choir, presbytery and aisles of Exeter Cathedral, Exeter. It was carried out by Oakford Archaeology between January and March 2021.
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The Ancient Parish of St Sidwell, Exeter
This blog post describes archaeological work and desk top assessment investigations carried out by Oakford Archaeology and other heritage organisations which has added to our knowledge of the history of Sidwell Street, Exeter.
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Archaeological Monitoring at Trews Weir, Exeter
Oakford Archaeology monitored a geotechnical borehole survey in September 2019 by Red Rock Geoscience Ltd for Exeter City Council, at Trews Weir, Exeter, Devon. The purpose of this survey was to investigate the causes of the weakening of the structure and the excavation of the boreholes across the length of the weir allowed the recording of the structure and deposits below, providing valuable new information on the construction and date of the weir.
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The Archaeologist’s Toolkit – An Essential Guide!
Archaeologists work all year round, come rain or shine, on urban and rural sites, in confined spaces or in green open fields, on complex sites with deep stratigraphy or on simple sites with scattered features. In short, an archaeologist needs to be prepared, flexible and ready for anything! In this blog post we thought it might be interesting to share the main tools of the trade – and they may surprise you…
Excavations at Halswell House, Somerset
Here’s a summary of the archaeological features and exciting bone and pottery assemblages recently excavated by our archaeological team at Halswell House, Somerset. Oakford Archaeology have been heritage consultants at Halswell House, Goathurst, Somerset since December 2016.
How a Heritage Consultant Can Help Your Project Run Smoothly
If you’re managing a construction site, want to carry out work on a historic building or have responsibility for heritage assets, the chances are you’ll have already used, or are thinking of working with, a heritage consultant.