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Engagement and Social Value

Creating lasting benefit through heritage

Archaeology and heritage engagement are key drivers for delivering public benefit and social value. At Cotswold Archaeology, we understand the value of heritage and how public engagement with the past can create positive, long lasting benefits for individuals and communities.

Our Engagement Team are experts at channelling this interest in the past and collaborating with communities, clients, partners and stakeholders to devise and deliver innovative engagement programmes.

Tailored support for every need

Whether you are a large commercial client, or a small community group our experienced Engagement Team will work with you to create a public engagement programme to suit your aims and budget.

We can help you design and deliver a bespoke archaeological public engagement programme to fulfil planning/DCO obligations.

We offer expert advice on project design, funding bids and grant applications to community groups, charities and local societies.

If you already have your project funding and are looking for support with planning and delivery, we can work in partnership with you.

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A group of school children examining archaeological finds from Kelmscott around a table
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…
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A teenage boy excavating a test pit with a trowel at Big Athelstan Dig
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…
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An archaeologist looking at a survey tablet with other archaeologists working on site behind them
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…
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Heritage interpretation

Deliver interpretation boards, 3D models, and immersive content for public understanding.

Guided tours, public talks and webinars

Engage communities with expert-led on-site tours, talks and webinars.

Educational visits and resources

Our archaeology-based resources and workshops support educational delivery across a range of subjects and ages.

Press and Publicity

Coordinate press releases and media opportunities to share your project’s public value.

Digital and Social media

Share your project with CA’s large online audience in new and innovative ways.

Volunteer coordination

Providing support for volunteer recruitment, co-ordination and management.

Displays and Exhibitions

Create engaging public displays and exhibitions to showcase archaeological discoveries.

Community Fieldwork

Involve the community in digs, field walking, surveys and hands-on archaeological investigations.

Let’s make an impact together

Whether you’re delivering on a planning requirement or seeking deeper community engagement, we can help you design a meaningful project.

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