OXFORD UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 2007/8
In partnership with English Heritage
In association with the Archaeology Training Forum, the IFA and IHBC
Law and the Historic Environment
Monday 22 - Tuesday 23 October 2007
Course Director: Roger M Thomas (English Heritage)
Increasingly, we think in terms of a single ‘historic environment’. Nonetheless, different components of the historic environment are, at present, still covered by separate pieces of legislation. This two-day course will provide a broad introduction to this topic. The legislation on ancient monuments, historic buildings, coastal and marine heritage, historic landscapes and portable antiquities will be among the subjects covered. The course (which will consider the law of England and Wales) will be of interest to anyone who has a broad remit for the historic environment in their work, and who wishes to obtain an overview of the relevant legislation. Attention will also be paid to the impact of current and proposed future changes in legislation. Fees: Non-residential without meals £255.00; Non-residential with meals £289.50; Residential Single £328.50. O07P250AHR X7250
Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments
Wednesday 7 November 2007
Course Director: Hugh Beamish (Oxford Archaeology)
Desk-based assessments are important tools in understanding archaeological sites and historic landscapes, and in managing change. Although these reports are increasingly required in the planning process or as an early stage in the development of conservation plans and environmental assessments, many archaeologists have little or no training in researching, compiling and presenting them. This course informs archaeologists about the role of desk-based assessments in managing the cultural heritage resource, and provides a practical guide to their production. The course is directly subsidised by English Heritage.
Fee: £60.00 includes lunch. O07P251AHJ X7251
A Future for Historic Buildings
Friday 9 November 2007
Course Director: Harvey Dowdy (DurhamCity Vision Regeneration Manager)
There was a time when an application simply to restore the fabric of an historic building was enough and often little thought was given as to how new occupiers would pay for the upkeep of the building in the future. However, this course acknowledges that this approach is unsustainable and seeks to introduce participants to the complex range of issues that need to be considered to achieve financial viability for historic buildings as properly demanded in the 21st century. It will be of particular interest to those who are contemplating or are in the process of finding new uses for historic buildings or who are responsible for advising individuals or groups. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P252AHJ X7252
Climate Change and the Historic Environment
Monday 19 November 2007
Course Director: Stephen Trow (English Heritage)
Global warming, exacerbated by greenhouse gas emissions associated with industrialisation and economic growth, is widely considered to be the world’s greatest environmental challenge. Climate change will have major impacts on the historic environment, not only directly but also through measures aimed at adaptation and mitigation. This course will examine those impacts and the implications for the heritage sector. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P253AHJ X7253
Interpreting Architectural Drawings and Records
Thursday 22 November 2007
Course Director: Dr Gordon Higgott (English Heritage)
Architectural drawings, plans and related graphic records, including estate maps and topographical views, often provide the most valuable contemporary evidence for the dating and interpretation of historic buildings and sites. This course will examine the many types of original visual material available to researchers and explain methods of evaluating such evidence. It will be relevant to historic building consultants, archaeologists, conservation architects, and those involved in the research of building histories for conservation plans and statements of significance. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P254AHJ X7254
Conservation Area Assessments: Tools for Appraising and Managing Conservation Areas
Wednesday 28 November 2007
Course Director: Charles Wagner (English Heritage)
This course investigates the different techniques that have emerged over recent years for appraising and assessing historic areas, and discusses the different uses of these techniques to help in the management of conservation areas. It is aimed towards those working in local authorities managing conservation areas and those in historic environment consultancies offering surveying services, as well as those in the voluntary sector who are seeking partnerships with their local authority to better understand their historic area. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P255AHJ X7255
Aerial Photography: Archaeological Interpretation and Mapping
Wednesday 5 - Thursday 6 December 2007
Course Directors: Yvonne Boutwood and Helen Winton (English Heritage)
Aerial photography is one of the most cost-effective and productive ways of identifying and understanding archaeological sites and landscapes. Aerial photographs are extremely valuable for effective archaeological research and conservation but few people have formal training in their use. This course informs historic environment professionals of the potential and practical use of aerial photographs for research and heritage management. Fees: Non-residential without meals £255.00; Non-residential with meals £289.50; Residential Single £328.50. O07P256AHR X7256
Post-Excavation Assessment
Monday 21 January 2008
Course Director: Tony Wilmott (English Heritage)
Post-excavation assessments became an integral part of archaeological project designs under English Heritage’s MAP2 – replaced by Management of Research Projects in the Historic Environment (MoRPHE) in 2006 – but despite the formalisation of the review process, mechanistic over-documentation of data all too often takes the place of critical evaluation and interpretation. This course explores the principles of post-excavation assessments and discusses publication plans for post-excavation work. The course is directly subsidised by English Heritage. Fee: £60.00 includes lunch. O07P257AHJ X7257
Characterisation: Recent Directions
Wednesday 23 January 2008
Course Director: Roger M Thomas (English Heritage)
Characterisation is now firmly established as a valuable way of approaching the protection and management of the overall historic environment. A wide variety of characterisation-based initiatives, concerning different aspects of the historic environment, is now in progress. This course will review current approaches, with a particular emphasis on newly developed (or developing) methodologies and applications. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P258AHJ X7258
Health and Safety for Historic Environment Professionals
Monday 28 January - Tuesday 29 January 2008
Course Director: Paul Jeffery (English Heritage)
Historic Environment workers operate in many different types of locations and situations, which can result in a variety of risks and personal hazards. This course offers a detailed review of Health & Safety Law and demonstrates how to identify and reduce risks to both staff and the public. It also includes practical advice on how to identify and select appropriate tools and clothing for outdoor working, and addresses some issues for those working alone, or in small teams, in remote and hostile environments.
Fees: Non-residential without meals £255.00; Non-residential with meals £289.50; Residential Single £328.50. O07P259AHR X7259
Archaeology, Planning and Development
Tuesday 5 - Wednesday 6 February 2008
Course Director: Sandy Kidd (Bucks County Council)
The practice of archaeology in England today is firmly embedded in the planning and development process, and this is now a complex area of expertise in its own right. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and procedures of archaeology in a planning and development context, and examines current practice and emerging issues. The impact of the new planning system will also be considered. Fees: Non-residential without meals £255.00; Non-residential with meals £289.50; Residential Single £328.50. O07P260AHR X7260
Taking Stock:The Rapid Assessment of Historic Church Buildings – Methods and Approaches
Friday 8 February 2008
Course Director: Sarah Brown (English Heritage)
Many dioceses and their equivalent are facing difficult challenges in the management of their historic building stock and need to prioritise resources. Working with church partners, English Heritage is developing a flexible and robust approach to the strategic review of historic church buildings. As demand grows, more practitioners are needed. This course will introduce the work to a wider audience and encourage participants to apply their skills with greater confidence. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P261AHJ X7261
Environmental Assessment and the Cultural Heritage
Tuesday 12 - Wednesday 13 February 2008
Course Director: George Lambrick (Archaeology and Heritage Consultant)
This course aims to inform participants about the principles of Environmental Assessment (EA) and its role in managing how the cultural heritage is affected by development, both at strategic and project level. The principles and good practice standards that the course will cover have much wider application than just to the formal EA processes. It should appeal to anyone with a background or interest in planning and/or heritage conservation, operating in commercial, national agency, local authority, independent and university environments. Fees: Non-residential without meals £255.00; Non-residential with meals £289.50; Residential Single £328.50. O07P262AHR X7262
Conservation Management Plans and Statements
Wednesday 20 February 2008
Course Director: Kate Clark (Heritage Lottery Fund)
Conservation management plans are either a great waste of paper or an absolutely vital tool for managing any heritage site. This course will introduce the process, show you how to write a statement of significance, teach you how to read a plan and explore the ways in which a plan can be used. At the end, you can make your own mind up. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P263AHJ X7263
Public Inquiry Workshop
Wednesday 12 - Friday 14 March 2008
Course Director: Roger M Thomas (English Heritage)
This practical course introduces potential witnesses and advocates to the techniques and procedures of Public Inquiries dealing with the historic environment. Training will be given in the preparation of proofs of evidence and a mock Inquiry will be staged in front of an experienced Inspector and led by practising advocates. The Inquiry process will be videoed as a basis for detailed feedback. Fees: Non-residential without meals £310.00; Non-residential with meals £359.00; Residential Single £437.00. O07P264AHR X7264
Managing Wildlife in Historic Places
Monday 17 March 2008
Course Director: George Lambrick (Archaeology and Heritage Consultant)
Natural habitats and biodiversity have been shaped by long-term human exploitation of the natural environment. This course will examine a number of ways in which the interests of wildlife and heritage conservation can be managed to best effect from a practical point of view. It will look at legal requirements; types of conservation activity likely to be beneficial or detrimental to wildlife and heritage; how organizations can promote joined-up conservation; and practical examples of reconciling conflicts and achieving added value in managing historic places. It should be useful to anyone interested in holistic approaches to the environment and its conservation. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P265AHJ X7265
An Introduction to Architecture for Archaeologists
Thursday 3 - Friday 4 April 2008
Course Director: Dr Adam Menuge (English Heritage)
This course is a brief introduction to dating architectural styles and provides a simple ‘tool-kit’ for archaeologists who may need corroborating dating evidence to unravel the sites or landscapes on which they are working. It will outline approaches to the interpretation of architectural evidence and explore the evolution of architectural styles from the pre-Conquest period to the 20th century. It will also look at a series of key building types – especially churches, polite and vernacular housing, and industrial buildings – emphasising the principal characteristics which assist dating. Fees: Non-residential without meals £255.00; Non-residential with meals £289.50; Residential Single £328.50. O07P266AHR X7266
The Case for Heritage-Led Regeneration
Wednesday 9 April 2008
Course Director: Chris Oldershaw (Gloucester Heritage Urban Regeneration Company)
Cities are changing faster now than at anytime in their history: many feature new and increasingly similar developments, often with little reference to their local vernacular. As a consequence, local distinctiveness and identity are being eroded. This course develops the case that heritage can play a crucial role in reversing this trend by developing regeneration strategies which place heritage at their heart. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P267AHJ X7267
Area Assessments of the Historic Environment
Friday 11 April 2008
Course Director: Dr Adam Menuge (English Heritage)
Area assessments aim to ensure that historical understanding informs the management of change in the built environment not just at the level of individual buildings but across the small and medium-scale historic landscapes that constitute ‘places’, particularly when these are faced by rapid change or steady incremental loss. They aim to provide an overview of the historical development and architectural character of towns, suburbs and rural settlements and an assessment of their current state and future value. This course will introduce the principles and methods of area assessments and provide practical guidance on their implementation – this will be particularly valuable in a climate of Housing Market Renewal Initiatives. Fees: Without lunch £115.00; With lunch £125.00. O07P268AHJ X7268
Historic Gardens and Landscapes: Threats and the Conservation Tool Kit
Thursday 24 - Friday 25 April 2008
Course Director: John Watkins (English Heritage)
Our rural and urban historic gardens and landscapes are at risk from development pressures and a history of under-investment, yet they are often the essence of countryside character or the key to urban regeneration. This course will provide an opportunity to examine the threats and challenges facing these landscapes, and will discuss the professional’s ‘tool kit’ for protecting, conserving and managing sites. Fees: Non-residential without meals £255.00; Non-residential with meals £289.50; Residential Single £328.50. O07P269AHR X7269
Archaeology Survey Week
Monday 5 May - Friday 9 May 2008
Course Directors: Mark Bowden and Trevor Pearson (English Heritage)
Analytical survey of earthwork sites and historic landscapes has a vital role to play in archaeological interpretation and conservation strategies. This five-day practical course includes a major fieldwork component, with ample opportunity for hands-on experience and the development of a range of appropriate survey skills. The tutors are archaeological field investigators from English Heritage. Fees: Non-residential without meals £410.00; Non-residential with meals £518.00; Residential Single £674.00. O07P270AHR X7270
Planning and the Historic Environment
Friday 16 May 2008
Course Director: Dr Paul Barnwell (OUDCE)
This is an annual course that explores current issues relevant to the historic environment, In order to respond to those topics that are of most importance to the profession, the exact subject is not chosen until early in the year, but the theme for 2008 is likely to be the impact of tall buildings on the historic environment. Fees: Without lunch £85.00; With lunch £95.00. O07P271AHJ X7271
Building Survey Week
Monday 26 - Friday 30 May 2008
Course Directors: Robert Hook and Dr Adam Menuge (English Heritage)
This five-day practical course covers the investigation, analysis and recording of historic buildings, and will be taught by historic building specialists from English Heritage. Fees: Non-residential without meals £410.00; Non-residential with meals £518.00; Residential Single £674.00. O07P272AHR X7272
All courses take place at:
Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA.
For further information about individual courses or to make a booking please contact:
Mrs Hazel Richards, tel: 01865 270380, email: hazel.richards@conted.ox.ac.uk.
For further information about the Professional Training in the Historic Environment programme, please contact Dr Alison MacDonald, tel: 01865 270370, email: alison.macdonald@conted.ox.ac.uk.
For course details, fees and an enrolment form, visit our website: www.conted.ox.ac.uk.
