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This issue focuses on managing change to the historic environment at landscape level.
Introduction to Issue 25
John Cattel, our National Head of Research introduces Issue 25 of Historic England Research Magazine.
Mapping and Modelling the Historic Landscape
Historic England Landscape Strategy Adviser Jonathan Last gives an overview of the theme of this issue: managing change at landscape level.
Measuring Impact and Managing Change in the Oxford to Cambridge Arc
Developing the methodology for assessing sensitivity of the historic environment at the earliest stages of major landscape change.
London Archaeology and Characterisation
The challenges of managing change in complex townscapes and time-depth.
Archaeological Sensitivity Mapping
Developing a methodology for understanding where future significant archaeological discoveries may be made.
The Roman Landscape Characterisation and Prediction Project
Harnessing the potential of existing knowledge to develop predictive models of Roman settlement.
Beach Replenishments as Windows into Submerged Pleistocene Landscapes
Evidence of landscapes and lifeways from the distant past brought to light during replenishment of Essex beaches.
Assessing Sensitivity, Capacity and Opportunity in the Wider Historic Environment
Discussion of how historic landscape be more fully involved at the earliest stages of planning for large-scale landscape change.
Planting Trees for the Future Whilst Protecting the Past
Developing new datasets to ensure that the right tree is planted in the right place.
Landscape Histories for Landscape Futures
Exploring the evolving role of archaeology in large-scale nature recovery projects.
Research Reports Roundup August 2023
A roundup of recent research reports added to our database in June 2023 to August 2023, displayed by heritage themes.
In this issue we look at some highlights of our collaborative research programmes with higher education institutions and other agencies.
Introduction to Issue 24
Our National Head of Research introduces Issue 24 of Historic England Research Magazine focusing on externally-funded research partnerships.
Developing Historic England’s Research Funding Partnerships
How we work in partnership with universities, Independent Research Organisations and other bodies to deliver innovative applied research.
Just What the 'Doctor' Ordered
Examining the activities, angsts and achievements of pursuing a collaborative PhD with Historic England.
Data and the Historic High Street
Exploring good practice in producing and curating data about historic high streets.
The Origins and Use of Medieval Glazing in England
Researching window glass from England’s medieval abbeys.
Retracing the History of the Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
A recently discovered medical photography collection sheds light on how healthcare was visualised in interwar and wartime Britain.
Historic England Apprenticeships- an Unexpected Opportunity
Adam Vamplew, Apprentice Historic Environment Research Co-ordinator, explains his role within Historic England's Collaborative Research programmes.
Making Data on Microscopic Archaeological Plant Remains More Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable
Working to create a global open phytoliths community (studying ancient microscopic plant remains) to improve data sharing.
To Unpath’d Waters, Undream’d Shores
The Unpath'd Waters project by Historic England aims to connect the UK’s marine and maritime heritage collections through partnership.
Outreach to Ownership: a Community-focused Research Pilot
Public heritage bodies in England and Scotland working in partnership to empower community-led research in the cultural sector.
The Matrix: Using Archaeological Stratigraphic Data
A project that aims to facilitate connecting and reusing digital records and archives of archaeological investigations.
An Overlooked Heritage: Fibrous Plaster in the United Kingdom
Researching the behaviour of fibrous plaster ceilings and decoration to help address safety issues and conserve these aesthetic details.
Research Reports Roundup May 2023
An overview of additions to our Research Reports Database in February to May 2023.
Explore our back catalogue of research highlights from previous issues of our magazine, available in PDF format with selected articles also available as web pages.
Back Issues of Historic England Research
Here you can download back issues of Historic England Research magazine and its predecessor Research News.
A range of articles on our research appearing only in web page format.
Relative Humidity and Covid-19
Research into the relationship between relative humidity and controlling the spread of COVID-19 in historic interiors.
Rooswijk Shipwreck Post Excavation
Find out how a team of specialists is researching and conserving the artefacts from the 18th-century shipwreck of the Rooswijk.
The 'London' Wreck
Work on the 'London' wreck has revealed a wealth of information about this 17th-century warship.
30 Years of Flying in the North
Celebrating the achievements of Historic England's aerial recording programme in the North of England.
50 Years of Flying for Heritage
Learn about discoveries made in over 50 years of flying by Historic England aerial photographers and their predecessors.
Rediscovering Australia
Find out about a project to restore a 'lost' chalk map cut into a Wiltshire hillside by First World War Australian troops.
Challenges for Archaeology
Reporting progress on a project to work towards solutions to important issues within the archaeology sector in England.
Staffordshire Hoard
Update of progress of research into the stunning Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard.
Preserving Archaeological Remains
A behind the scenes look at recent guidelines for best practice in preserving archaeological sites
Organic Residue Analysis
Describing the thinking behind Historic England's 2017 guide to organic residue analysis and what this technique can bring to archaeology.
Why the Old Stone Age Still Matters
Exploring the importance of evidence for early human activity in Britain
The National Pipe Archive
Historic England funding enables online access to digital resources and guidance notes from the National Pipe Archive.
Research is Enriching the List
Find out how Historic England research is enriching the National Heritage List for England- and how you can help too.
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