Archaeologist, heritage management advisor, current Board roles with National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Trails UK. Research interests: urban archaeology, how heritage works for good, place and belonging
This article, in the CIfA journal The Archaeologist, introduces the 2021 CIRIA (Construction Indu... more This article, in the CIfA journal The Archaeologist, introduces the 2021 CIRIA (Construction Industry Research Information Association guide on archaeology and construction. It considers how the publication might help to change change the construction sector conversation around archaeology’s role and its potential to bring wider societal benefits, and suggests why and how the construction and historic environment sectors can best use the guide. Co-authors Taryn Nixon, Christina Holloway.
CIRIA blog https://www.ciria.org/News/blog/Construction_and_development_industry_demands_real_value_from_its_archaeology.aspx, 2021
The UK construction industry creates around GB£30 billion of social value opportunity according t... more The UK construction industry creates around GB£30 billion of social value opportunity according to (Social Value Portal 2021). The CIRIA publication Archaeology and Construction: good practice guidance shows how archaeology can be used to fulfil social value procurement commitments as well as creating commercial and sustainability gains. Author blog.
This report provides a rapid, point-in-time review of progress against the long-term aspirations ... more This report provides a rapid, point-in-time review of progress against the long-term aspirations and specific recommendations set out in the Southport Report (2011). It has been prepared within the scope of the original Southport Report as an update and prelude to '21st century Challenges in Archaeology', a programme of cross-sector discussions in 2017 led by Historic England and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. The core of this report is a review of progress against the specific recommendations (with detail given in the accompanying table referred to as the Southport Reporter), a comment on whether the vision has been achieved, notes on what appear to be the main drivers and barriers involved and pointers for the future.
The report highlights priorities for the historic environment sector to address:
Assuring a resilient place for archaeology and heritage in statute and government policy - in other words in a structure that is better able to withstand the pressures of budget cuts and streamlining of planning process being experienced in England.
Seizing opportunities created in the archaeology services market -
where a forecast spike in demand for skilled archaeologists offers a rare and invaluable chance to establish a stronger and different model for archaeology in England.
Reinforcing among policy-makers the recognition of the beneficial role and capability of archaeology as a contributor to socio–economic growth, especially in the context of economic upturn.
Prioritising the funding necessary to ensure that practitioners and employers are able to put in place the expertise, training, resources and confidence to design, manage and deliver innovative, quality-based archaeology that benefits development as well as society.
Getting the historic environment sector fully aligned behind a shared definition and purpose of what we do and what outcomes we want – and then ensuring that we put policy into practice in all parts of that sector.
Disseminating our research in ways that demonstrate its worth, and successfully convince policy makers of the value of archaeology as a catalyst for regeneration and a focus of community and place, even when weighed against other pressing domestic issues requiring limited funding.
The Southport report sets out a vision for planning-led investigation of the historic environment... more The Southport report sets out a vision for planning-led investigation of the historic environment sector that:
• enables and encourages public involvement and participation, research and the use of archived and published results;
• equips historic environment sector professionals with a powerful toolkit; and
• provides high-value services to the property and development sector.
It provides a series of recommendations to enable the sector to improve how it understands, investigates, records, involves communities and communicates the significance of historic environment assets in the context of the planning process; these aim to develop a professional sector that benefits society and consistently adds value to development by contributing to the sustainable development agenda.
The Southport report is the result of a year long, historic environment sector collaboration, and draws on widespread consultation and a series of workshop events.
It also includes an economic analysis of the commercial archaeology services market, commissioned from the London School of Economics. The visions and general thrust of the recommendations received widespread support, and many historic environment sector bodies have since carried individual recommendations forward [with progress subsequently summarised in a circulated update, the Southport Reporter, Nixon 2017]. The Southport Group was formed solely to deliver this report, which was authored by Taryn Nixon and Peter Hinton; the publication was funded by Historic England (then English Heritage); the project was initiated and led by Taryn Nixon, and managed and facilitated by Andrea Bradley, Kate Geary and Peter Hinton.
London's Environment, Prospects for a Sustainable World City, J Hunt (ed), 350pp Imperial College Press, World Scientific Publishing Co, 2005
Chapter contributed to the volume on major developments that have greatly affected London's envir... more Chapter contributed to the volume on major developments that have greatly affected London's environment, showing how policies and practical developments interact, toward setting London on a more sustainable course for the future. Stemming from the conference "London's Environment and Future" held on September 18-19, 2002.
A scoping study contributing to the debate on the impact of climate change on the historic enviro... more A scoping study contributing to the debate on the impact of climate change on the historic environment, carried out and published by the Centre for Sustainable Heritage, University College London, with support from English Heritage and the UK Climate Impacts Programme. May Cassar and Robyn Pender et al, 2005.
Recent archaeological work provided the opportunity for MoLAS (Museum of London Archaeology Servi... more Recent archaeological work provided the opportunity for MoLAS (Museum of London Archaeology Service) staff to observe the impact of different groundwork and construction techniques on a range of urban archaeological deposits. Th is paper describes observations relating to ground treatment, groundwater changes, deep and shallow foundations, reburial, preservation for display and development redesign. The paper goes on to propose a framework for the collection and assessment of data to enable substantiable decisions about managing and preserving the in situ archaeological resource.
Archaeology and construction: good practice guidance, C799, CIRIA, London, UK, 2021
The successful management of archaeology as part of construction is integral to sustainable devel... more The successful management of archaeology as part of construction is integral to sustainable development. This guide shows how combined construction and archaeological processes can be managed by an integrated, multi-disciplinary team working to common goals to generate products and outcomes that deliver significant commercial, sustainability and public value. It offers practical advice applicable to all scales of construction project and relevant to all stages in the construction and development life cycle. This CIRIA publication was prepared with the support of a multidisciplinary steering group made up of heritage, construction and development professionals.
Preserving Archaeological Remains in situ? Proceedings of the 2nd PARIS conference, September 2001, 2004
This collection of papers and posters presented at the second 'Preserving Archaeological Remains ... more This collection of papers and posters presented at the second 'Preserving Archaeological Remains in situ?' (PARIS2) conference which set out to address three main themes: to review recent research; to examine the relative successes and consequences of decisions – especially those taken in the last decade or so – to preserve particular sites in situ; and to try to identify strategic directions for future research into the protection of our cultural heritage. The 37 contributions in these conference proceedings form a comprehensive collection of some of the key issues facing researchers and historic environment managers today, and are an important reference work for the protection of the historic environment tomorrow. MoLAS, London 2004. ISBN 1-901992-36-5. Pb264pp. bl/wh ills.
A research framework for London archaeology 2002, 2003
A research framework for London archaeology follows The archaeology of Greater London (MoLAS 2000... more A research framework for London archaeology follows The archaeology of Greater London (MoLAS 2000) and is intended to be used in conjunction with it to realise the potential of the London Archaeological Archive, to manage the archaeological resource more effectively, and to generate more focused research. Chronological periods are summarised with reference to current knowledge and research questions. Research priorities are addressed through five major themes: topography and landscape; development; economy; people and society; and continuity and change. Available for download from MOLA at http://www.mola.org.uk/research-framework-london-archaeology-2002
Preserving archaeological remains in situ - proceedings of the conference of 1st - 3rd April 1996, 1998
Papers presented at the first in an international conference series addressing heritage science, ... more Papers presented at the first in an international conference series addressing heritage science, methodology and policy issues. The conference, organised by MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) and the University of Bradford, sought to understand better the processes taking place in the archaeological burial environment in order to enable better decisions about preserving archaeological remains in situ especially those decisions being required in the context of planning and development. The volume includes detailed case studies and proposals for thematic research into archaeological conservation and the environment.
Edited by Mike Corfield, Peter Hinton, Taryn Nixon and Mark Pollard
This article, in the CIfA journal The Archaeologist, introduces the 2021 CIRIA (Construction Indu... more This article, in the CIfA journal The Archaeologist, introduces the 2021 CIRIA (Construction Industry Research Information Association guide on archaeology and construction. It considers how the publication might help to change change the construction sector conversation around archaeology’s role and its potential to bring wider societal benefits, and suggests why and how the construction and historic environment sectors can best use the guide. Co-authors Taryn Nixon, Christina Holloway.
CIRIA blog https://www.ciria.org/News/blog/Construction_and_development_industry_demands_real_value_from_its_archaeology.aspx, 2021
The UK construction industry creates around GB£30 billion of social value opportunity according t... more The UK construction industry creates around GB£30 billion of social value opportunity according to (Social Value Portal 2021). The CIRIA publication Archaeology and Construction: good practice guidance shows how archaeology can be used to fulfil social value procurement commitments as well as creating commercial and sustainability gains. Author blog.
This report provides a rapid, point-in-time review of progress against the long-term aspirations ... more This report provides a rapid, point-in-time review of progress against the long-term aspirations and specific recommendations set out in the Southport Report (2011). It has been prepared within the scope of the original Southport Report as an update and prelude to '21st century Challenges in Archaeology', a programme of cross-sector discussions in 2017 led by Historic England and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. The core of this report is a review of progress against the specific recommendations (with detail given in the accompanying table referred to as the Southport Reporter), a comment on whether the vision has been achieved, notes on what appear to be the main drivers and barriers involved and pointers for the future.
The report highlights priorities for the historic environment sector to address:
Assuring a resilient place for archaeology and heritage in statute and government policy - in other words in a structure that is better able to withstand the pressures of budget cuts and streamlining of planning process being experienced in England.
Seizing opportunities created in the archaeology services market -
where a forecast spike in demand for skilled archaeologists offers a rare and invaluable chance to establish a stronger and different model for archaeology in England.
Reinforcing among policy-makers the recognition of the beneficial role and capability of archaeology as a contributor to socio–economic growth, especially in the context of economic upturn.
Prioritising the funding necessary to ensure that practitioners and employers are able to put in place the expertise, training, resources and confidence to design, manage and deliver innovative, quality-based archaeology that benefits development as well as society.
Getting the historic environment sector fully aligned behind a shared definition and purpose of what we do and what outcomes we want – and then ensuring that we put policy into practice in all parts of that sector.
Disseminating our research in ways that demonstrate its worth, and successfully convince policy makers of the value of archaeology as a catalyst for regeneration and a focus of community and place, even when weighed against other pressing domestic issues requiring limited funding.
The Southport report sets out a vision for planning-led investigation of the historic environment... more The Southport report sets out a vision for planning-led investigation of the historic environment sector that:
• enables and encourages public involvement and participation, research and the use of archived and published results;
• equips historic environment sector professionals with a powerful toolkit; and
• provides high-value services to the property and development sector.
It provides a series of recommendations to enable the sector to improve how it understands, investigates, records, involves communities and communicates the significance of historic environment assets in the context of the planning process; these aim to develop a professional sector that benefits society and consistently adds value to development by contributing to the sustainable development agenda.
The Southport report is the result of a year long, historic environment sector collaboration, and draws on widespread consultation and a series of workshop events.
It also includes an economic analysis of the commercial archaeology services market, commissioned from the London School of Economics. The visions and general thrust of the recommendations received widespread support, and many historic environment sector bodies have since carried individual recommendations forward [with progress subsequently summarised in a circulated update, the Southport Reporter, Nixon 2017]. The Southport Group was formed solely to deliver this report, which was authored by Taryn Nixon and Peter Hinton; the publication was funded by Historic England (then English Heritage); the project was initiated and led by Taryn Nixon, and managed and facilitated by Andrea Bradley, Kate Geary and Peter Hinton.
London's Environment, Prospects for a Sustainable World City, J Hunt (ed), 350pp Imperial College Press, World Scientific Publishing Co, 2005
Chapter contributed to the volume on major developments that have greatly affected London's envir... more Chapter contributed to the volume on major developments that have greatly affected London's environment, showing how policies and practical developments interact, toward setting London on a more sustainable course for the future. Stemming from the conference "London's Environment and Future" held on September 18-19, 2002.
A scoping study contributing to the debate on the impact of climate change on the historic enviro... more A scoping study contributing to the debate on the impact of climate change on the historic environment, carried out and published by the Centre for Sustainable Heritage, University College London, with support from English Heritage and the UK Climate Impacts Programme. May Cassar and Robyn Pender et al, 2005.
Recent archaeological work provided the opportunity for MoLAS (Museum of London Archaeology Servi... more Recent archaeological work provided the opportunity for MoLAS (Museum of London Archaeology Service) staff to observe the impact of different groundwork and construction techniques on a range of urban archaeological deposits. Th is paper describes observations relating to ground treatment, groundwater changes, deep and shallow foundations, reburial, preservation for display and development redesign. The paper goes on to propose a framework for the collection and assessment of data to enable substantiable decisions about managing and preserving the in situ archaeological resource.
Archaeology and construction: good practice guidance, C799, CIRIA, London, UK, 2021
The successful management of archaeology as part of construction is integral to sustainable devel... more The successful management of archaeology as part of construction is integral to sustainable development. This guide shows how combined construction and archaeological processes can be managed by an integrated, multi-disciplinary team working to common goals to generate products and outcomes that deliver significant commercial, sustainability and public value. It offers practical advice applicable to all scales of construction project and relevant to all stages in the construction and development life cycle. This CIRIA publication was prepared with the support of a multidisciplinary steering group made up of heritage, construction and development professionals.
Preserving Archaeological Remains in situ? Proceedings of the 2nd PARIS conference, September 2001, 2004
This collection of papers and posters presented at the second 'Preserving Archaeological Remains ... more This collection of papers and posters presented at the second 'Preserving Archaeological Remains in situ?' (PARIS2) conference which set out to address three main themes: to review recent research; to examine the relative successes and consequences of decisions – especially those taken in the last decade or so – to preserve particular sites in situ; and to try to identify strategic directions for future research into the protection of our cultural heritage. The 37 contributions in these conference proceedings form a comprehensive collection of some of the key issues facing researchers and historic environment managers today, and are an important reference work for the protection of the historic environment tomorrow. MoLAS, London 2004. ISBN 1-901992-36-5. Pb264pp. bl/wh ills.
A research framework for London archaeology 2002, 2003
A research framework for London archaeology follows The archaeology of Greater London (MoLAS 2000... more A research framework for London archaeology follows The archaeology of Greater London (MoLAS 2000) and is intended to be used in conjunction with it to realise the potential of the London Archaeological Archive, to manage the archaeological resource more effectively, and to generate more focused research. Chronological periods are summarised with reference to current knowledge and research questions. Research priorities are addressed through five major themes: topography and landscape; development; economy; people and society; and continuity and change. Available for download from MOLA at http://www.mola.org.uk/research-framework-london-archaeology-2002
Preserving archaeological remains in situ - proceedings of the conference of 1st - 3rd April 1996, 1998
Papers presented at the first in an international conference series addressing heritage science, ... more Papers presented at the first in an international conference series addressing heritage science, methodology and policy issues. The conference, organised by MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) and the University of Bradford, sought to understand better the processes taking place in the archaeological burial environment in order to enable better decisions about preserving archaeological remains in situ especially those decisions being required in the context of planning and development. The volume includes detailed case studies and proposals for thematic research into archaeological conservation and the environment.
Edited by Mike Corfield, Peter Hinton, Taryn Nixon and Mark Pollard
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The report highlights priorities for the historic environment sector to address:
Assuring a resilient place for archaeology and heritage in statute and government policy - in other words in a structure that is better able to withstand the pressures of budget cuts and streamlining of planning process being experienced in England.
Seizing opportunities created in the archaeology services market -
where a forecast spike in demand for skilled archaeologists offers a rare and invaluable chance to establish a stronger and different model for archaeology in England.
Reinforcing among policy-makers the recognition of the beneficial role and capability of archaeology as a contributor to socio–economic growth, especially in the context of economic upturn.
Prioritising the funding necessary to ensure that practitioners and employers are able to put in place the expertise, training, resources and confidence to design, manage and deliver innovative, quality-based archaeology that benefits development as well as society.
Getting the historic environment sector fully aligned behind a shared definition and purpose of what we do and what outcomes we want – and then ensuring that we put policy into practice in all parts of that sector.
Disseminating our research in ways that demonstrate its worth, and successfully convince policy makers of the value of archaeology as a catalyst for regeneration and a focus of community and place, even when weighed against other pressing domestic issues requiring limited funding.
• enables and encourages public involvement and participation, research and the use of archived and published results;
• equips historic environment sector professionals with a powerful toolkit; and
• provides high-value services to the property and development sector.
It provides a series of recommendations to enable the sector to improve how it understands, investigates, records, involves communities and communicates the significance of historic environment assets in the context of the planning process; these aim to develop a professional sector that benefits society and consistently adds value to development by contributing to the sustainable development agenda.
The Southport report is the result of a year long, historic environment sector collaboration, and draws on widespread consultation and a series of workshop events.
It also includes an economic analysis of the commercial archaeology services market, commissioned from the London School of Economics. The visions and general thrust of the recommendations received widespread support, and many historic environment sector bodies have since carried individual recommendations forward [with progress subsequently summarised in a circulated update, the Southport Reporter, Nixon 2017]. The Southport Group was formed solely to deliver this report, which was authored by Taryn Nixon and Peter Hinton; the publication was funded by Historic England (then English Heritage); the project was initiated and led by Taryn Nixon, and managed and facilitated by Andrea Bradley, Kate Geary and Peter Hinton.
Further information: https://www.academia.edu/67250956/Archaeology_and_construction_good_practice_guidance_Nixon_T_Holloway_C_Geary_K_Hinton_P_and_King_G_2021_
Books by Taryn Nixon
This guide shows how combined construction and archaeological processes can be managed by an integrated, multi-disciplinary team working to common goals to generate products and outcomes that deliver significant commercial, sustainability and public value. It offers practical advice applicable to all scales of construction project and relevant to all stages in the construction and development life cycle.
This CIRIA publication was prepared with the support of a multidisciplinary steering group made up of heritage, construction and development professionals.
MoLAS, London 2004. ISBN 1-901992-36-5. Pb264pp. bl/wh ills.
Edited by Mike Corfield, Peter Hinton, Taryn Nixon and Mark Pollard
The report highlights priorities for the historic environment sector to address:
Assuring a resilient place for archaeology and heritage in statute and government policy - in other words in a structure that is better able to withstand the pressures of budget cuts and streamlining of planning process being experienced in England.
Seizing opportunities created in the archaeology services market -
where a forecast spike in demand for skilled archaeologists offers a rare and invaluable chance to establish a stronger and different model for archaeology in England.
Reinforcing among policy-makers the recognition of the beneficial role and capability of archaeology as a contributor to socio–economic growth, especially in the context of economic upturn.
Prioritising the funding necessary to ensure that practitioners and employers are able to put in place the expertise, training, resources and confidence to design, manage and deliver innovative, quality-based archaeology that benefits development as well as society.
Getting the historic environment sector fully aligned behind a shared definition and purpose of what we do and what outcomes we want – and then ensuring that we put policy into practice in all parts of that sector.
Disseminating our research in ways that demonstrate its worth, and successfully convince policy makers of the value of archaeology as a catalyst for regeneration and a focus of community and place, even when weighed against other pressing domestic issues requiring limited funding.
• enables and encourages public involvement and participation, research and the use of archived and published results;
• equips historic environment sector professionals with a powerful toolkit; and
• provides high-value services to the property and development sector.
It provides a series of recommendations to enable the sector to improve how it understands, investigates, records, involves communities and communicates the significance of historic environment assets in the context of the planning process; these aim to develop a professional sector that benefits society and consistently adds value to development by contributing to the sustainable development agenda.
The Southport report is the result of a year long, historic environment sector collaboration, and draws on widespread consultation and a series of workshop events.
It also includes an economic analysis of the commercial archaeology services market, commissioned from the London School of Economics. The visions and general thrust of the recommendations received widespread support, and many historic environment sector bodies have since carried individual recommendations forward [with progress subsequently summarised in a circulated update, the Southport Reporter, Nixon 2017]. The Southport Group was formed solely to deliver this report, which was authored by Taryn Nixon and Peter Hinton; the publication was funded by Historic England (then English Heritage); the project was initiated and led by Taryn Nixon, and managed and facilitated by Andrea Bradley, Kate Geary and Peter Hinton.
Further information: https://www.academia.edu/67250956/Archaeology_and_construction_good_practice_guidance_Nixon_T_Holloway_C_Geary_K_Hinton_P_and_King_G_2021_
This guide shows how combined construction and archaeological processes can be managed by an integrated, multi-disciplinary team working to common goals to generate products and outcomes that deliver significant commercial, sustainability and public value. It offers practical advice applicable to all scales of construction project and relevant to all stages in the construction and development life cycle.
This CIRIA publication was prepared with the support of a multidisciplinary steering group made up of heritage, construction and development professionals.
MoLAS, London 2004. ISBN 1-901992-36-5. Pb264pp. bl/wh ills.
Edited by Mike Corfield, Peter Hinton, Taryn Nixon and Mark Pollard