Downloadable Information Leaflets

The Historic Environment and Archaeology Service produce a range of Information leaflets. These can be downloaded from here as PDF files (see side banner for information on downloading the free PDF viewer).

They have been designed to form an updatable set, with Introduction and Contents pages.

Introduction  (14.77 KB)

Contents  (14.23 KB)

1.Introduction to the work of the Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service  (25.19 KB)

2.Your Planning Application and Archaeology  (24.30 KB)

3.Choosing an Archaeological Contractor  (114.79 KB)

4.The Historic Environment Record  (158.94 KB)

5.Metal Detecting and Archaeology  (36.36 KB)

6.Archaeological management of  Churches  (23.75 KB)  (see also Assn of Diocesan and Cathedral Archaeologists Guidance Note 1 -Archaeological Requirements for Work on Churches and Churchyards)

7.Farming and Archaeology  (35.74 KB)

8.Ponds and Archaeology  (26.86 KB)

9.Local Distinctiveness Projects and Archaeology  (24.45 KB)

10.Archaeology and Woodland  (25.42 KB)

If you are interested in an overview of the work of the Service download our  Prospectus.  (1.30 MB)

The Service has also produced a document on Standards and Guidance  (75.97 KB) for undertaking archaeological projects in Worcestershire.  This forms the essential background to any work undertaken as part of the planning process but may also be useful for anyone else contemplating undertaking archaeological projects in the county.   It is currently under revision.