England's coastal heritage, A survey for English Heritage and the RCHME, 1997, 268 p., ill. -

England's coastal zone contains an important legacy of historic assets, including a complex array of fragile and irreplaceable archaeological remains. They are vital for the understanding of Britain's emergence as an island, her developing relationship with the sea, and those maritime influences which contributed to the forging of England's identity as a mercantile, industrial and imperial power. This report examines the character of the recorded coastal archaeological resource and identifies the future themes for survey and investigation. It also considers the natural and human processes to which coastal archaeological remains are vulnerable, including sea-level change, and makes recommandations aimed at achieving their improved management.