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Case Studies
Real projects, practical insights
Our case studies highlight the breadth of our commercial work across the UK. From housing and infrastructure to energy and heritage-led regeneration. Each example shows how we deliver value through expert advice, planning support and high-quality fieldwork.
Explore how we’ve helped clients meet legal obligations, avoid delays and achieve positive outcomes for their projects and the historic environment.
Featured case study
Discharge a planning condition
Gloucester City Campus
Cotswold Archaeology has recently completed an excavation in an urban setting at the Gloucester City Campus on behalf of the University of Gloucestershire. It took place prior to the redevelopment of a former department store at 30–44 Northgate Street, Gloucester, ahead of construction of a centre for teaching, learning and community partnerships. The site lies […]
Manage historic land or property
Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-on-Avon
The Shakespeare Hotel is a 16th-century timber-framed Grade II* hotel in the heart of historic Stratford-on-Avon. Our Historic Buildings Consultants have been…
Engagement and Social Value
Malmesbury’s Big Athelstan Dig
2024 marked the 1100th anniversary of the accession of King Athelstan (the first King of England), who was later buried in the…
Engagement and Social Value
Kelmscott Archaeological Research Programme
Working in partnership with the Society of Antiquaries of London, Cotswold Archaeology were pleased to support the delivery of a 3-year community…
Engagement and Social Value
High Speed 2 (HS2): Phase 1
Cotswold Archaeology carried out investigations and provided consultancy along the London–Birmingham route from 2011 to 2025 for Fusion/HS2 Ltd. Initial consultancy included…
Engagement and Social Value
Hinkley Point C
Cotswold Archaeology undertook extensive archaeological works over 137 hectares at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station, Somerset, on behalf of EDF. We…
Manage historic land or property
Hampton Gay Manor, Oxfordshire
The deserted medieval village of Hampton Gay lies on the southern bank of the River Cherwell within the modern hamlet of the…
Manage historic land or property
Gorhambury Park, St Albans: Lidar study
Gorhambury Park, situated between the city of St Albans and the M1 motorway, is a Grade II Registered Park and Garden surrounding…
Discharge a planning condition
Gloucester City Campus
Cotswold Archaeology has recently completed an excavation in an urban setting at the Gloucester City Campus on behalf of the University of…
Manage historic land or property
Bishop’s Dyke
The scheduled monument of Bishop’s Dyke in the New Forest, Hampshire, is considered to be an outstanding example of a ‘park pale’,…
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