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About us
ABOUT EDEN HERITAGE
Eden Heritage is an independent archaeology and heritage consultancy, established to provide high-quality professional heritage impact assessment, geophysical survey and archaeological services which are competitively priced and client focused. We offer a dedicated archaeological service based on extensive experience. With more than 15 years experience our staff can provide pragmatic solutions for your site.
Personal Service
We work closely with a wide range of professionals, planning authorities, and other statutory bodies in order to deliver an effective service to our clients.
Expert Team
Your project will be handled by professionally-qualified staff who are experts in their field. All staff are qualified to degree level or higher.
Quality Guaranteed
All our senior staff are full members of the Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). Our staff are also certified with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme.
Who We Are
Based in the historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria we work nationally with experience of archaeology of all types and periods. Our staff have worked with clients of all sectors from across the UK.
We love what we do and it shows. With over 15 years experience in archaeology and heritage consultancy our senior staff are ideally placed to help you with your project. We always have client satisfaction as our top priority and pride ourselves on delivering an efficient, cost-effective and quality service, tailored to your needs.
We also have a social purpose, being committed to investing in the local community, providing employment in Cumbria, and helping to conserve the historic environment in Eden.
Strategies & Plans
We work with companies, individuals and project teams. Every client and every project site is unique. That’s why we customise every one of our plans to fit your needs. Whether it’s a small extension to a domestic dwelling or a major commercial development, we’ll sit down with you, listen to your requirements and prepare a customised plan.
Our Company Details
Eden Heritage Ltd is a private limited company registered
in England and Wales (Company Number 12438210).
Registered Office: White House, Bororoughgate,
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6XF
Meet Our Consultants
Martin Railton, Managing Director at Eden Heritage, has worked for two decades in commercial archaeology and is passionate about conserving the historic environment. Having graduated with a degree in Archaeology and masters degree in Archaeological Survey from Durham University, Martin trained with English Heritage. Following three years with Archaeological Services at Durham University, Martin joined North Pennines Archaeology as a Project Officer, where he established the geophysical survey service for the company. Subsequently he spent five years as Senior Project Manager at Wardell Armstrong Archaeology in Carlisle. In 2015 Martin moved to Manchester to develop archaeology and heritage services for Wardell Armstrong as Associate Director, before returning to Cumbria to start Eden Heritage in 2019. He is also founder of the Appleby Archaeology Group and manages the the group's fieldwork, having successfully delivered several community projects. Martin's work as a social entrepreneur was recognised by the Millennium Commission in 2000 when he received a Rural Leadership Award; work he continues with Eden Heritage. In 2022 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honours List for services to the archaeology and community of Appleby-in-Westmorland.
Photo left: Surveying the landscape of the Eden Valley
Fiona Wooler, Historic Buildings and Research Specialist at Eden Heritage, has 20 years’ experience of working in cultural heritage, initially as a Buildings Archaeologist and Researcher, and then as a Heritage Consultant for Wardell Armstrong LLP. Fiona has worked for Eden Heritage Ltd since 2019, being responsible for compiling and writing technical reports such as Heritage Impact Assessments, Heritage Statements and Historic Building Recording Reports, which are generally for submission as part of a planning application or as a condition of approval. Fiona graduated with a degree in Archaeology and History in 2003 followed by a masters degree in Archaeology of Buildings from the University of York. She also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation and Certificate in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) from the University of Central Lancashire.
Fiona is skilled and experienced in the archaeological investigation and interpretation of historic buildings, including historical research and surveying. She is used to working within a busy commercial environment and in completing projects to tight deadlines. Recent projects have included working alongside other disciplines such as architects and consultants, and she has experience of liaising and working alongside other bodies to prepare conservation management plans for historical sites.
Photo left: Surveying St John's Church, Waberthwaite
