England's coastal heritage : a survey for English Heritage and the RCHME

With contributions by J. R. L. Allen, M. Bell, R. J. Bradley, T. Champion, S. Crutchley, A. Firth, M. G. Fulford, A. J. Long, S. J. Mithen, D. O'Regan, S. J. Rippon, D. H. Roberts, and H. J. Tyson. E-book (PDF) published 2013. England's coastal zone contains an important legacy of historic assets, including a complex array of fragile and irreplaceable archaeological remains. These remains are vital for the understanding of Britain's emergence as an island, her developing relationship with the sea, and those maritime influences which contributed to the forging of our identity as a mercantile, industrial and imperial power. This report documents research jointly commissioned by English Heritage and the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England from the Universities of Reading and Southampton during 1994-5. It examines the character of the recorded coastal archaeological resource and identifies future themes for survey and investigation. It also considers the natural and human processes to which coastal archaeological remains are vulnerable, including sea-level change, and make recommendations aimed at achieving their improved management. Preface 14 Acknowledgements 15 Policy statement 16 1. The coastal zone by T Champion and D. O'Regan 22 2. Sea-level change by A. J. Long and D. H. Roberts 25 3. A conceptual model for the archaeology of the English coastal zone by J. R. L. Allen 50 4. Environmental archaeology in the coastal zone by M. Bell 56 5. Survey and recording in the intertidal zone by H J Tyson, M. G. Fulford, and S. Crutchley 74 6. The archaeological resource: chronological overview by J. R. L. Allen, R. J. Bradley, M. G. Fulford, S. J. Mithen, S. J. Rippon, and H. J. Tyson 103 7. The archaeological resource: regional review by R. J. Bradley, M. G. Fulford, and H. J. Tyson 154 8. Managing England's coastal heritage by T. Champion, A. Firth, and D. O'Regan 179 9. Potential and priorities by M. G. Fulford and T. Champion 215 Appendix 1. The use of aerial photography in the intertidal zone 235 Bibliography 241 Index 256 The Coastal Zone / By T. Champion And D. O'regan -- Sea-level Change / By A.j. Long And D.h. Roberts -- A Conceptual Model For The Archaeology Of The English Coastal Zone / By J.r.l. Allen -- Environmental Archaeology In The Coastal Zone / By M. Bell -- Survey And Recording In The Intertidal Zone / By H.j. Tyson, M.g. Fulford, And S. Crutchley -- The Archaeological Resource : Chronological Overview / By J.r.l. Allen ... [et Al.] -- The Archaeological Resource : Regional Review / By R.j. Bradley, M.g. Fulford, And H.j. Tyson -- Managing England's Coastal Heritage / By T. Champion, A. Firth, And D. O'regan -- Potential And Priorities / By M.g. Fulford And T. Champion. Edited By Michael Fulford, Timothy Champion, And Antony Long ; With Contributions By J.r.l. Allen ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 241-255) And Index.