Geoff Tann FSA, Archaeological & Heritage Researcher
Geoff Tann FSA, Archaeological & Heritage Researcher
I trained as a field archaeologist, studying at the University of Sheffield in the late 1970s and then I spent several years on archaeological excavations around England and Wales. The nature of archaeological fieldwork changed abruptly in the 1990s from excavations funded by national or local authorities to much less extensive excavations and watching of machine trenches dug by utility companies and developers.
I trained as a field archaeologist, studying at the University of Sheffield in the late 1970s and then I spent several years on archaeological excavations around England and Wales. The nature of archaeological fieldwork changed abruptly in the 1990s from excavations funded by national or local authorities to much less extensive excavations and watching of machine trenches dug by utility companies and developers.
Another element of archaeological investigation appeared in the 1990s - prediction of the likelihood that an intended development would disturb archaeological remains, based on reports of past discoveries, local histories, field names, air photographs and old maps. This then developed further into a consideration of the likely beneficial or damaging impact that a proposed planning development would have on archaeology, buildings and the historic landscape.
Another element of archaeological investigation appeared in the 1990s - prediction of the likelihood that an intended development would disturb archaeological remains, based on reports of past discoveries, local histories, field names, air photographs and old maps. This then developed further into a consideration of the likely beneficial or damaging impact that a proposed planning development would have on archaeology, buildings and the historic landscape.
I continue to undertake this type of work, now self-employed.
I continue to undertake this type of work, now self-employed.
For ten years I have been an active member of local group The Survey of Lincoln, where I have researched a book on the history of allotments in Lincoln and contributed chapters to numerous booklets examining aspects of the city's history.
For ten years I have been an active member of local group The Survey of Lincoln, where I have researched a book on the history of allotments in Lincoln and contributed chapters to numerous booklets examining aspects of the city's history.