HEIRNET: Historic Environment Information Resources Network

Historic Environment Information Resources Network:

http://www.britarch.ac.uk/HEIRNET

HEIRNET was formed by a group of organisations with an interest in information relating to archaeology and the historic environment under the auspices of the Council for British Archaeology. The HEIRNET consortium is a delegate body with representatives from organisations which have a direct interest in information systems within archaeology and the historic environment. Its geographical scope is currently the United Kingdom although work is taking place set in the wider context of European and international developments.

HEIRNET aims to develop a strategic vision for UK information systems relating to the historic environment which enables access, is geared to the requirements of users and emphasises public benefit. HEIRNET does this by reviewing developments in information systems, sharing information on initiatives and encouraging cooperative approaches to information strategy in the context of appropriate data and technical standards. HEIRNET also encourages efficient and effective use of resources and economies of effort in data collection.

Membership

Chair: Dr Elizabeth Hallam-Smith, Director of Public Services, The National Archives (elizabeth.hallam-smith@pro.gov.uk)
Secretary:Dr Mike Heyworth, Director, Council for British Archaeology (mikeheyworth@britarch.ac.uk)

Minutes:See below
Agenda: Next meeting of the Consortium

The Council for British Archaeology acts as host to the HEIRNET website and provides secretariat facilities. Organisations that are interested in becoming members of the HEIRNET consortium should contact Dr Mike Heyworth at the Council for British Archaeology(mikeheyworth@britarch.ac.uk).

Organisation	Main representative
Archaeology Data Service (ADS)	Dr Julian Richards (jdr1@york.ac.uk)
Association for Local Government Archaeological Officers (ALGAO)	Dr Dave Barrett (Dave.Barrett@DERBYSHIRE.GOV.UK)
ALGAO Scotland	Carol Swanson (Carol.Swanson@glasgow.gov.uk)
British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB)	Dr Mike Heyworth (mikeheyworth@britarch.ac.uk)
Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments	Jonathan Berry (Jonathan.Berry@wales.gsi.gov.uk)
Council for British Archaeology	Mike Heyworth (director@britarch.ac.uk)
Portable Antiquities Scheme	Dr Roger Bland (Roger.Bland@Culture.gov.uk)
Northern Ireland Environment Agency	Claire Foley (claire.foley@doeni.gov.uk)
Historic Scotland	Noel Fojut (Noel.Fojut@scotland.gsi.gov.uk)
Institute for Archaeologists (IfA)	Diana Murray (dianam@rcahms.gov.uk)
Institute for Historic Building Conservation	Peter Badcock (it@ihbc.org.uk)
Manx National Heritage	Dr Andrew Foxon (Andrew.Foxon@mnh.gov.im)
Collections Trust [formerly mda (Museum Documentation Association)	Nick Poole (office@collectionstrust.org.uk)
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)	Diana Murray (dianam@rcahms.gov.uk)
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW)	Hilary Malaws (hilary.malaws@rcahmw.org.uk)
National Monuments Record, English Heritage	Nigel Clubb (nigel.clubb@english-heritage.org.uk)
Society for Museum Archaeologists	Gail Boyle (gail.boyle@bristol.gov.uk)
Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers	John Walker (mfassjw2@orpheus.man.ac.uk)

Minutes from meetings of the HEIRNET consortium

Minutes of the first meeting, held on 6 July 1998
Minutes of the second meeting, held on 26 October 1998
Minutes of the third meeting, held on 4 May 1999
Minutes of the fourth meeting, held on 11 January 2000
Minutes of the fifth meeting, held on 12 April 2000
Report of working group meeting held on 19 July 2000
Minutes of the sixth meeting, held on 28 November 2000
Minutes of the seventh meeting, held on 6 December 2001
Minutes of the eighth meeting, Thursday 5 December 2002
Minutes of the ninth meeting, Tuesday 11 November 2003
Minutes from 15th July 2005 meeting (PDF 22KB)
Minutes from 30th November 2006 meeting (PDF 32KB)
Minutes from 29th November 2007 meeting (PDF 35KB)
Minutes from 17th July 2008 meeting (PDF 48KB)
Minutes from the fifteenth meeting, held on 31 July 2009 (PDF 95KB)
• Collections Trust presentation (PDF 158KB)