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Landscape Character Assessment of the Essex Coast

We're pleased to share that the Landscape Character Assessment of the Essex Coast (2002) has been adapted for digital download for the first time in 24 years.

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Historic Environment 2025-26 Year in Review

Our Historic Environment team have produced a Year in Review document to share some of the work we accomplished in 2025-26.

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Announcing the Tudor Coastal Fort Excavation at Cudmore Grove Country Park

Applications are now live for volunteers to help with the excavation of a rare Tudor monument on Mersea Island.

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Talks at the Festival of Essex Archaeology & Heritage 2026

Tickets now available for the programme of free talks at Cressing Temple Barns on 23 July 2026.

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Animal Rescue at County Hall!

Hear the heroic tale of how members of our ecology team rescued a family of ducks from the 4th floor terrace.

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Award for Senior Practice Administrator Samantha Hazell

Senior Practice Administrator Samantha Hazell, who won a Special Recognition Award at Essex County Council's You Make the Difference Awards!

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Announcing the Return of The Festival of Essex Archaeology & Heritage

The free family-friendly Festival of Essex Archaeology & Heritage is returning to Cressing Temple Barns following the success of last year’s event 📚🏺📜

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Tickets Now Available for the Essex Archaeology Conference 2026

View the brochure and book your ticket for the Essex Archaeology Conference: Recent Research & Discoveries in Essex on 3rd October 2026.

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Place Services Away Day - We Are Essex

The annual Place Services away day for 2025 took place in mid September, with most of the team in attendance. The day saw team presentations, a series of walking tours around the campus, and a little sport to finish.

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Announcing the Essex Archaeology Conference 2026

We are pleased to announce we will be convening the next Essex Archaeology Conference on 3rd October 2026 at the Essex Record Office. 

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Our Carbon Footprint Report 23-24

View the key outcomes, targets and recommendations of our 2023-24 Carbon Footprint Report.

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Talks and Workshops at the Festival of Essex Archaeology & Heritage

We are pleased to confirm that tickets for the programme of free talks and workshops at The Festival of Essex Archaeology & Heritage are now available for booking on Eventbrite!

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