GLAAS Staff

Regional Archaeologist

London Archaeology Advice The Regional London Archaeology Advice Archaeologist is head of profession to the Greater London Archaeology Advisory Service. The role includes representing GLAAS on regional and national committees, advising on strategic pan London projects, compiling the Annual Review and liaising with the boroughs and the historic environment sector.

London Region: Robert Whytehead
Case Worker: Patrick Booth

Sites and Monuments Record

The Sites and Monuments Record contains the core data upon which GLAAS advice is based. A range of consultants, contract archaeologists, and planning advisors use the SMR to inform decision making in the planning process. It is also an invaluable source for academic and private research.

SMR Manager: Stuart Cakebread
SMR Officer: Krystyna Truscoe 
SMR Assistant: Position vacant

Enquiries: smr@english-heritage.org.uk   GLAAS staff coverage map
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Archaeology Advisors

**Please note that the London Boroughs advised by the Archaeology Advisors have been slightly changed, so that they match more closely the London Region historic environment advice teams' areas**

The Archaeology Advisors form part of the London Region Historic Environment Advisory Teams. They provide advice to the London Boroughs, in accordance with Planning Policy Guidance notes PPG15 and  PPG16. They advise planners, developers, archaeologists and local people on the impact of proposed development on archaeological assets. Advisors monitor the quality of archaeological work undertaken by contractors and consultants.

South East London: Mark Stevenson
LBs: Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Wandsworth

North East London: David Divers 
LBs: Barking and Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest

South West London: Diane Abrams (nee Walls) MA PgDip MIFA
LBs: Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton,  Westminster

North West London: Kim Stabler
LBs: Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Islington

Science Advisor

The Regional Science Advisor provides guidance on all aspects of archaeological science in London, from dating techniques to the impact of piled foundations. This includes organising training days for the archaeological community.

London Region: (Position Vacant)
Temporary cover:
Dominique DeMoulins - South London & City of London
Rachel Ballantyne - North London & LB Southwark
Regional Science Advisors contact details

Inspector of Ancient Monuments

Some monuments are recognised as being of national or even international importance and protected under the Ancient Monuments and Areas Act 1979. It is a legal requirement to obtain consent for any works that affect scheduled ancient monuments.

Inspector of Ancient Monuments: Jane Sidell PhD MIFA
Historic Environment Field Advisor: Liz Whitbourn

^{(Last Updated: 7th June 2009 - Robert Whytehead )}