Historic Watercourses
| Rivers and watercourses have been central to people’s lives throughout history, but they have been relatively neglected as a subject of archaeological investigation. Strategic research into archaeology in inland waters was one of Fjordr’s first proposals in 2012 and became increasingly important from 2016 when Emma Firth joined Fjordr full time. Since November 2021, historic watercourses have become Fjordr’s primary focus, especially through projects in support of catchment management and nature recovery. The posts below feature various projects by Fjordr on historic watercourses, catchments and floodplains, with links to reports and downloads. |
- The River Culm – a historic watercourseApart from obvious modern alterations, the River Culm might appear quite timeless. In fact, the project shows how much the river has changed not… Read more: The River Culm – a historic watercourse
- Historic Watercourses : Dorset Stour. Developing a method for identifying the historic character of watercoursesBy Antony Firth and Emma Firth, February 2020 The Historic Watercourses project is intended to develop a means for heritage managers and watercourse managers… Read more: Historic Watercourses : Dorset Stour. Developing a method for identifying the historic character of watercourses
- Heritage Assets in Inland Waters Client English Heritage/Historic England This project addressed the range of heritage assets that may be found under inland waters, considering their significance and archaeological… Read more: Heritage Assets in Inland Waters