Publication & Marketing
Heritage obligations in planning are rarely welcomed in the commercial environment, not least when under pinned by additional public engagement requirements. Realising the untapped economic value of your historic assets through social benefit, is so often overlooked, but an area of significant business advantage when managed effectively.
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Archaeological/heritage presentations
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Client media relations (digital media, TV, radio)
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Heritage trails
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Information panels/display boards
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Online information and social media posts
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Public engagement programmes
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Publications (academic and popular)
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School visits
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Site open days
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Video production and promotion
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Volunteer opportunities
PROJECTS
Public Presentation - Navio Roman Fort
Breedon's support of the local community in parallel to their development of the Hope Shale Quarry in Derbyshire has been supported by our public engagement programme.
This has platformed their success in working with us to uncover the remains of a Roman settlement which adjoins the Navio Roman Fort. The settlement, which is known as a ‘vicus‘, would have consisted of the homes and workshops of the people associated with the fort.
Our investigations indicate that the fort was first established during the late 1st century, c. 80 AD, as part of a Roman advance into Brigantian territory, before being abandoned c.125 AD. The fort was then established a second time around 154-158 AD and continued in occupation until the fourth century, c. 350 AD. The Hope Valley was vital to the Romans as a source of lead and the presence of the fort would have helped secure its production in this area.
Publication - Ponteland
To support Kier Group's development of Ponteland School and Leisure Centre we excavated the site to record an early Bronze Age ring ditch and later prehistoric rectilinear enclosures. The site lies beside the Fairney Burn, a tributary of the River Blythe, on the south-eastern outskirts of Ponteland, 10 km north-west of Newcastle.
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Kier's strong relationship with the local community supporting their heritage interests, was further exemplified through both academic and mainstream industry media publication.
Digital Reconstruction - Cresswell
Our work to support the community of and their economy of Morpeth incorporated digital reconstructions of their iconic landmark, Cresswell Tower, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, is a grade II listed building which was on Historic England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ Register prior to our work to raise funds for it and restore it.
The derelict tower has been the focal point of the village for over 500 years. The wish of the local community was for it to be restored and made accessible so that it can become a valued and appreciated heritage asset for current and future generations.
The progress in the local economy during 2023 since the restoration has been remarkable.
