Archaeological Projects -
Previous Presentations and Talks
Articles:
Gaunt, A. Forthcoming. An Archaeological Survey of the Duke of Portland’s 19th Century Water Meadow System, Cuckney Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society.
Wright, J. & Gaunt, A. 2014. A palace for our kings -
Gaunt, A. & Wright, J. 2013. A romantic royal retreat, and an idealised forest in miniature: The designed landscape of medieval Clipstone, at the heart of Sherwood Forest. Transactions of the Thoroton Society 117. (Written by Gaunt. Wright listed as an author due to elements relating to the built environment).
Knight, D., Baddeley, V., Budge, D., Gaunt, A. and Spence, U. 2013. Aggregates and Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. York: York Archaeological Trust. Published Guidance Booklet.
Mallett, L., Reddish, S., Baker, J., Brookes, S. & Gaunt, A. 2012. Community Archaeology at Thynghowe, Birklands, Sherwood Forest. Transactions of the Thoroton Society 116.
Gaunt, A. 2011. Clipstone Park and the Kings Houses-
Gaunt, A. & Wright, J. 2011. Bothamsall Castle Archaeological and Historical Landscape Analysis. Transactions of the the Thoroton Society 115.
Archaeological Reports:
Gaunt, A. 2019. Geophysical Resistance Survey at Thynghowe, Hanger Hill, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, 2019. MAS050 Open Series Report.
Gaunt, A. 2019. LiDAR Analysis & Ground-
Gaunt, A. 2019. Archaeological Survey of Cuckney Water Meadow System, Cuckney, Nottinghamshire. MAS042 Open Series Report.
Gaunt, A. 2019. “Finding the Vaults”, A Geophysical Ground Penetrating Radar and Topographic Survey of St Helen’s Church, Ashby-
Gaunt, A. 2018. A Desk-
Gaunt, A. 2018. Geophysical Magnetometer Survey of Clipstone Peel, Beeston Lodge, in Sherwood Forest. Forest Town, Nottinghamshire. MAS037 Open Series Report.
Gaunt, A. 2017. Archaeoastronomical and Topographic Survey of Edwinstowe church, Edwinstowe, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire., Nottinghamshire. Mercian Archaeological Services CIC, MAS030, Archaeological Report.
Gaunt, A. 2017. Magnetometer Survey of Thynghowe, Hanger Hill in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Mercian Archaeological Services CIC, MAS023, Archaeological Report.
Gaunt, A. 2017. Geophysical Magnetometer Survey at King John’s Palace in Sherwood Forest. Castle Field, Waterfield Farm, Kings Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. MAS024. Archaeological Report.
Gaunt, A. 2017. Topographic Survey at King John’s Palace in Sherwood Forest. Castle Field, Waterfield Farm, Kings Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. Mercian Archaeological Services CIC, MAS011. Archaeological Report.
Gaunt, A. 2017. Geophysical Magnetometer and Resistance Survey, and Topographic Survey at the Bath Grounds, and surroundings, Ashby-
Budge, D. 2017. Discover King John’s Palace Ploughsoil Test-
Gaunt, A. & Crossley, S. 2016. An Integrated Archaeological Survey of Cuckney Churchyard, Castle, and surroundings. Cuckney, Nottinghamshire. Mercian Archaeological Services CIC, MAS021. Archaeological Report.
Gaunt, A. 2016. Magnetometer Survey, Cuckney Churchyard. Mercian Archaeological Services CIC, MAS020, Archaeological Report.
Gaunt, A., Wright, J., Budge, D., & Crossley, S. 2015. Excavation of the Medieval Boundary Ditch of King John’s Palace, Kings Clipstone, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Mercian Archaeological Services CIC, MAS010. Archaeological Report.
Gaunt, A. & Crossley, S. 2014. The ‘Court Circle’ Excavation at Thynghowe, Hanger Hill, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Archaeological Report. Mercian Archaeological Services CIC, MAS005. Archaeological Report.
Knight, D., Baddeley, V., Budge, D., Gaunt, A. and Spence, U. 2012. Aggregates and Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. An Assessment of the Archaeological Resource. English Heritage ALSF Project 5787. Archive Report.
Gaunt 2012. Topographic Survey of Ridge and Furrow, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. Report, Nottinghamshire County Council.
Gaunt, A. 2011. A Topographic earthwork survey of Thynghowe. Hanger Hill, Nottinghamshire. NCA-
Gaunt, A. 2010. The King's Houses. A geophysical Resistance survey of King John's Palace, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. NCA-
Gaunt, A. & Gillott, E. 2010. Woodborough Curchyard survey. A gravestone recording and condition survey, map and subsurface survey of St. Swithun's churchyards, Woodborough, Nottinghamshire. NCA-
Gaunt, A. 2010. The deserted medieval village of Willoughby near Norwell. A topographic earthwork survey. NCA-
Gaunt, A. 2010. Carburton water meadows system. A level 1 archaeological survey for Scott Wilson and Natural England. NCA-
Gaunt, A. 2010. A level 1 archaeological survey of Carburton water meadows system. Carburton, Nottinghamshire. NCA-
Gaunt, A. 2009. A topographic survey of the deserted village of West Burton, Nottinghamshire. NCA-
Gaunt, A. 2009. An Ancient Work in Birkland-
Gaunt, A & Gillott, E. 2007. A Topographic Survey of Thieves Wood, Burial Mound, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Report for Nottinghamshire County Council. Report No. NCA001.
Published Archaeology:
Gaunt, A. & Budge, D. 2016. Excavation at Thynghowe, Hanger Hill. in King C. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 120.
Gaunt, A. 2015 Geophysical Ground Penetrating Radar Survey, King John’s Palace, in King C. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 119.
Gaunt, A. 2015 Cuckney Churchyard. in King C. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 119.
Gaunt, A. 2015 Magnetometer Survey at Thynghowe, in King C. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 119.
Gaunt, A. 2014. Clipstone, King John’s Palace, Geophysical Magnetometer Survey. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 119.
Gaunt, A. 2014. Edwinstowe Test Pitting Project. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 118.
Gaunt, A. And Budge, D. 2013. Clipstone Village. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 117.
Gaunt, A. 2013 Thynghowe, Hanger Hill. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 117.
Gaunt, A. 2012. Medieval Settlement Development in Nottinghamshire. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 116.
Gaunt, A. & Gillott, E. 2011 Birklands and Bilhaugh: Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 115.
Gaunt, A. 2010. A Geophysical survey of King John's Palace. King's Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 114.
Gaunt, A. 2010. An Archaeological survey of Willoughby Deserted Medieval Village. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 114.
Gaunt A. & Gillott, E. 2010. Woodborough churchyard survey 2010. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 114.
Gaunt, A. 2009. A Topographic Survey of the Deserted Village of West Burton: Season Two. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 113.
Gaunt, A. 2008. A Topographic Survey of an “Ancient Work” in Birklands. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 112.
Gaunt, A. 2008. Bramcote and Halam Churchyard Surveys. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 112.
Gaunt, A. & Gillott, E. 2008. A Topographic Survey of Hamilton Hill. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 112.
Gaunt, A. & Gillott, E. 2008. West Burton Topographic Survey. Archaeology in Nottinghamshire. Transactions of the Thoroton Society volume 112.
Archaeological projects -
Some if the project Andy Gaunt has been involved in as a supervisor or Director.
Mercian Archaeological Services CIC:
Independent:
Nottinghamshire County Council Community Archaeology:
Previous Presentations and Talks
Andy has given hundreds of talks to local groups including history and archaeology societies, including the Nottinghamshire Local History Association, CBA East Midlands, Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire, and the Derbyshire Archaeological Society. He has also spoken to many wider interest groups including adult learning societies including U3A groups, Women’s institues, and village groups,
Conferences and notable past lectures include:
Presentations to groups and societies on Archaeology topics include:
Channel 5 -
https://www.my5.tv/digging-
Andy was interviewed, and provided expert knowledge, about Sherwood Forest and the archaeology project at King John’s Palace, Kings Clipstone.
Picture: Andy Gaunt interview with Alex Langlands.
Picture: Andy Gaunt interview with Alex Langlands.
Channel Four’s Walking Through History with Tony Robinson:
Episode 5 “King John’s Ruin”
Andy acted as Sites Consultant and episode consultant for Channel Four’s “Walking Through History” He was also interviewed by Tony Robinson at two locations:
King John’s Palace, and the Parliament Oak.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/walking-
King John’s Ruin: In Sherwood Forest and the Peak District, Tony Robinson explores the story of King John, the hapless monarch who stumbled from one crisis to another.
Mercian’s Andy Gaunt is interviewed at King John’s Palace (above) having acted as consultant to the show.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/walking-
Picture: Andy Gaunt with Tony Robinson on Walking Through History Channel 4
Picture: Andy Gaunt on Walking Through History Channel 4
Time Team 2011: King John’s Palace, Kings Clipstone, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire 2011:
Independent Site Consultant
Andy was the expert site consultant for the show. Time Team visited King John’s Palace due to Andy’s research there for his Masters Degree including an 11 acre Geophysical Resistance Survey of the site from 2010.
Picture: Andy Gaunt digging in the boundary ditch of the site, during Time Team King John’s Palace 2011.
Picture: Public on site during a break in filming. Time Team Dig, King John’s Palace 2011.
International TV:
ARTE TV (France & Germay) -
Andy was interviewed and provided expert knowledge o the landscape and History of Sherwood Forest, and its influence on the writings of D H Lawrence, and the use of the forest in imagery and metaphor in Lady Chatterley‘s Lover.
France:
“Lady Chatterley, le choc de deux Angleterre”
Invitation au Voyage
https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/097658-
ARTE TV (France & Germay) -
Andy was interviewed and provided expert knowledge o the landscape and History of Sherwood Forest, the development of the Robin Hood Legends, and the influence of Walter Scott on the popularity of the legends around the world.
France:
“L’Angleterre légendaire de Robin des Bois”
Invitation au Voyage
https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/086316-
Germany:
https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/083949-
BBC Radio Four
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Picture: Andy Gaunt (centre) being interviewed for Radio Four’s Open Country Programme about Sherwood Forest and the archaeology of King John’s Palace.
Andy was interviewed in June 2017 on Radio Four’s Making History:
Interviewed by BBC Breakfast News -
Interviewed by BBC East Midlands Today
Interviews for local and regional radio stations:
Radio Nottingham including Breakfast Show, Radio Leicester on Sherwood Forest Outlaws, Radio Mansfield
Magazines , Newspapers, and printed Press
Andy Gaunt Interview in the New York Observer Newspaper:
‘This Viking ‘Parliament’ Lay Hidden for Centuries in Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest’
By Alanna Martinez • 06/08/17
Picture below-
Interviewed for Archaeology Magazine (253,000 readers in USA and globally):
Mercian Archaeological Services CIC and our work at King John’s Palace in the Sept-
Royal Sherwood: A long-
http://www.archaeology.org/issues/225-
Interviewed by Current Archaeology Magazine:
The Sherwood Forest Archaeology Project in Current Archaeology Magazine February 2014.
Hunting King John's Palace in Sherwood Forest... covering some of our work for the Sherwood Forest Archaeology Project.
Page 11 Issue 287.
Andy has also been interviewed by the Guardian Newspaper-
Interviewed by Nottingham Post.
Articles in Mansfield Chad -
http://www.chad.co.uk/news/local/unearthing-
Andy has also been a regular Columnist in Sherwood Magazine.
Andy Gaunt Publications Portfolio
Community Archaeology Nottinghamshire, Community Archaeology Derbyshire, Community Archaeology Leicestershire, Community Archaeology East Midlands, Mercian Archaeological Services Community Archaeology for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Sherwood Forest, Leicestershire and the East Midlands. Community Archaeology Nottinghamshire, Community Archaeology East Midlands, Community Archaeology Leicestershire. Archaeological
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Andy Gaunt, MA, BSc (Hons), CertHE, FGS, FRGS.
Company Director and Archaeologist
Andy has been an Archaeologist and Community Archaeologist in Nottinghamshire for over a decade; supervising and managing archaeological fieldwork for volunteers, as well as undertaking fieldwork, research, training, public engagement, lecturing and speaking.
He is recognised for his knowledge of Sherwood Forest, its landscape, people and medieval administration and has research interests in medieval archaeology, the medieval landscape; settlement, elite and designed landscapes, medieval forests, parkland and hunting landscapes, medieval hunting, medieval romance literature and chivalry, and the medieval legends of Robin Hood.
He has spent many years investigating the settlement and landscape of Clipstone and Sherwood Forest in the Medieval period. Notably, he identified medieval Clipstone as a designed hunting and Arthurian romance landscape.
He has published a number of papers on Sherwood Forest and Community Archaeology.
He is also a Company Director at Cultural Heritage Limited, and an expert tour guide.