Greater Thames Research Framework

The Greater Thames Estuary is an area with a rich historic environment resource; above and below ground, and above and below water. In 1999 the Greater Thames Estuary Archaeological Steering Committee (GTEASC) published the first research framework for the area (Williams and Brown 1999) recognising the need for a coherent approach to research in this great European estuary. This document has served to direct research and underpin curatorial decision making for the last ten years. The research framework was not intended to be a static document and a review process has taken place, overseen by GTEASC (with funding from English Heritage). The Greater Thames Historic Environment Research Framework 2010 presents the results of that review.