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Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland

551 104

Description Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland

Date 1996 to 2014

Collection Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland

Catalogue Number 551 104

Category All Other

Scope and Content Excavation archives comprise drawings, negatives, photographs, slides, digital media and reports. Notable recent projects include the excavation of a medieval monastery dating to the seventh or eighth century on the island of Inchmarnock, near Bute (2008). This dig uncovered the largest assemblage of inscribed slate from anywhere in the British Isles and is of particular significance because of its implications for monastic schooling and design. Between summer 2007 and spring 2008, in partnership with Pre-Construct Archaeology, Headland excavated seven sites along the route of the new M74.

Archive History Excavation archive material is deposited at RCAHMS by Headland as projects are completed.

System of Arrangement Material is grouped by excavation site and organised roughly in the chronological order by which it was received.

Access Conditions Access is unrestricted

Administrative History Headland Archaeology Ltd, now Headland Group Ltd, was established in 1996 by Stephen Carter, Tim Holden, Chris Lowe and Magnar Dalland as a commercial company committed to serving the construction industry and was based at the Albion Business Centre, Edinburgh. In partnership with SUAT Ltd, Headland undertook the archaeological excavations at the Scottish Parliament in 1998, one of the largest excavations ever in Scotland. In 2002, the UK Company moved to Jane Street, Edinburgh in order to accommodate growth. A second UK office was opened in Glasgow’s St Vincent’s Place in 2005, which moved to larger premises at Payne Street, Glasgow in 2008 following the successful completion of a project on the M74. A wholly owned subsidiary was set up in Midleton, Co. Cork in 2002 at the Europa Enterprise Park. The directors of this subsidiary were Colm Moloney, who joined the company as a director in 2000, Russel Coleman, who joined as a project manager in 2000, and Holden. This office moved to Wallingstown Business Park, Little Island in 2007. In the same year, a second Irish office was opened in Galway on the Liosbaun Industrial Estate, Galway, managed by Ross MacLeod. In 2008, a major restructure was undertaken which saw the creation of Headland Group Ltd and two equal subsidiaries, Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd and Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd. At this time new directors were appointed to the subsidiary boards. In the United Kingdom: Russel Coleman (CoB), Andrea Smith, Simon Stronach & Tim Holden (MD); and in Ireland: Russel Coleman (CoB), Ross MacLeod, Damian Shiels & Colm Moloney (MD)

Accruals Further accruals are expected on a regular basis.

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Collection Hierarchy - Collection Level

Collection Level (551 104) Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland

Preview Category Catalogue Number Title Date Level
All Other 551 104/11 Archive from projects in East Lothian Group Level
All Other 551 104/15 Archives from projects in the City of Glasgow Group Level
All Other 551 104/5 Archives from projects in Clackmannan Group Level
All Other 551 104/14 Archives from projects in Fife Group Level
All Other 551 104/6 Archives from projects in Dumfries and Galloway Group Level
All Other 551 104/16 Archives from projects in the Highlands Group Level
All Other 551 104/25 Archives from projects in the Scottish Borders Group Level
All Other 551 104/23 Archives from projects in Perth and Kinross Group Level
All Other 551 104/29 Archives from projects in Stirling Group Level
All Other 551 104/8 Archives from projects in City of Edinburgh Group Level
All Other 551 104/31 Archives from projects in West Lothian Group Level
All Other 551 104/21 Archives from projects in North Lanarkshire Group Level
All Other 551 104/10 Archives from projects in East Dunbartonshire Group Level
All Other 551 104/28 Archives from projects in South Lanarkshire Group Level
All Other 551 104/1 Archive from projects in Aberdeenshire Group Level
All Other 551 104/3 Archives from projects in Angus Group Level
All Other 551 104/4 Archives from projects in Argyll and Bute Group Level
All Other 551 104/7 Archives from projects in the City of Dundee Group Level
All Other 551 104/9 Archives from projects in East Ayrshire Group Level
All Other 551 104/12 Archives from projects in East Renfrewshire Group Level
All Other 551 104/13 Archives from projects in Falkirk Group Level
All Other 551 104/17 Archives from projects in Inverclyde Group Level
All Other 551 104/18 Archives from projects in Midlothian Group Level
All Other 551 104/19 Archives from projects in Moray Group Level

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