O G S Crawford Lecture 2024

The 2024 Lecture was held in the Cinema, Hampshire Record Office, Winchester at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday 10th October.

'Oliver Jessop - Consultant Archaeologist - spoke to the HFC about his archaeological journey to his new appointment at Winchester Cathedral.'

Earlier this year Winchester Cathedral welcomed Oliver Jessop as the new Cathedral Archaeological consultant. The national and international significance of the 1,000-year-old cathedral and the associated historic buildings within the Close walls, means it is essential for the Cathedral to have a permanent Archaeologist on-call who understands the historical significance of the place and can interpret and explain artefactual remains and structures, both above and below ground.

Oliver Jessop (MCIfA) is a recognised expert on the survey and analysis of buildings and historic landscapes. He was the former Chair of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Professional Membership Panel and has served as a Trustee of the Derbyshire Archaeology Society. Since 2008, Oliver has acted as the heritage and archaeological consultant at the famous Chatsworth House and gardens in Derbyshire. He has been involved in conservation projects at Woburn Abbey, Blenheim Palace, Gorhambury House, Hardwick Hall and at Wells Cathedral. He is also the Consultant Archaeologist to St Paul’s Cathedral.