Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit

The Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit, based at the University of Manchester and funded by AGMA, provides archaeological services to the ten Greater Manchester districts authorities. The Unit is divided into two teams providing archaeology, planning and conservation services, and archaeology contracts and commission services.

The primary purpose of the Archaeological Unit is:
"to conserve, record and promote an understanding of Greater Manchester's historic Environment, i.e. its historic buildings and conservation areas, the historic landscape and archaeological sites."

Role of the Archaeological Unit

Acting as archaeological curator for the ten Greater Manchester districts authorities
Working and liasing with English Heritage, RCHME, the University and interested individuals and organisations at local and national level.
Providing impartial and practical advice and consultations on managing, preserving or understanding archaeological remains to a wide variety of user groups including Local Authorities, Developers, Consultants, Architects, Designers, Planners, Surveyors, Engineers, Landowners, Farmers, Agents, and the Church.
Seeking to implement the principles and philosophy of PPG 16 (Archaeological and Planning) to promote the archaeology of the area
Seeking to implement the principles and philosophy of and PPG15 (Planning and the Historic Environment) to foster the public face of archaeology, demonstrating Greater Manchester's wider educational role on all aspects of the historic environment.
Looking to establish the unit as a leading supplier of consultancy information, research and educational skills and services for study and resolution of archaeological and heritage problems. Developing its record in areas including sustainability, urban regeneration, urban/industrial townscapes, buildings at risk, parks and gardens, local distinctiveness and marginality.

Further Information

Address: University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
Tel:           (0161) 275 2314
Fax:          (0161) 275 2315
Email:      norman.redhead@manchester.ac.uk
Website: http://www.gmau.manchester.ac.uk/

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