Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey
Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey
Archaeology Service
Environment Directorate
Gloucestershire County Council
Shire Hall
GLOUCESTER GL1 2TH
Contact Details
Toby Catchpole
Senior Project Officer
Phone : 01452 425681
E mail: toby.catchpole@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Severn Estuary Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey
Gloucestershire County Council Archaeology Service
Background of Organisation
The Archaeology Service provides information and advice on the archaeology and historic environment of Gloucestershire, and undertakes a wide range of research, survey and fieldwork in the county.
Gloucestershire County Council Archaeology Service maintain the County Sites and Monuments Records (SMR), provide advice on planning issues to developers and landowners, and supply information to students and other members of the public.
We also carry out building and landscape surveys, archaeological desk-based assessments, watching briefs and excavations, offer advice on planning issues and provide an outreach education service.
Organisational Objectives
The Archaeology Service of Gloucestershire County Council has been commissioned by English Heritage to carry out the Rapid Costal Zone Assessment Survey of the Severn Estuary. The survey covers the archaeology of the English shores from Gloucester down to Beachley and Porlock Bay.
