Work with Waymark Land Heritage
Our work provides early-stage heritage intelligence that sits upstream of desk-based assessments (DBAs), geophysical surveys, and archaeological evaluation, offering early evidence to support proportionate planning-led development decisions.
WHY IT MATTERS
WHY IT MATTERS
WHY IT MATTERS
On active construction sites, historic artefacts are often discovered only after groundworks begin, typically when desk-based assessments have not been conducted. At that stage, context may already be lost due to mechanical excavation, spoil stockpiling, or soil removal. Implementing early-stage heritage intelligence allows for the early identification of potential finds, thereby reducing reliance on chance discovery. This proactive approach supports better preservation outcomes, informs planning-led development decisions, and minimizes reactive disruptions during construction.
STANDARDS
WHY IT MATTERS
WHY IT MATTERS
WAYMARK LAND & HERITAGE operates a controlled, auditable delivery model designed for confidence and consistency. This includes: operative training and accreditation, strict non-intrusive field methodology, planning-friendly reporting standards, quality assurance and review, and a published Code of Practice. Our approach emphasizes early-stage heritage intelligence and desk-based assessments to strengthen — not undermine — existing heritage and planning-led development frameworks.
Developer requirements
Developers are typically required to undertake desk-based assessments, geophysical surveys, and archaeological evaluation as part of the planning-led development process. WAYMARK provides an early-stage heritage intelligence layer to help inform how and where those desk-based assessments are best applied.
