Dr. Stephen Wass, operating as 'Polyolbion Archaeology' has an M.A. in Historical Archaeology from the University of Leicester gained during work with the National Trust on a major archaeological survey of Farnborough Park, Warwickshire and a D. Phil. from the University of Oxford,based on the extraordinary seventeenth century 'theme park' in the gardens around Hanwell Castle. He is also an accredited full member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (MCIfA) and an elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA). He is currently developing  a new programme to investigate the park at Broughton Castle in association with the Banbury Historic Society.

Stephen specialises in landscape archaeology and particularly historic gardens and  is available for landscape appraisals and the recording of gardens, parks and associated structures, particularly those connected with the management of water. In addition he undertakes small scale evaluations, watching briefs and archaeological surveys. He has lead a number of community based archaeology projects and as a qualified teacher he is also able to offer advice to schools on teaching archaeology and can lead projects with an archaeological focus.

CONTACT
Telephone	01295 758222
Mobile	07776 186087
Email	archaeology@polyolbion.org.uk
Address	3, Chapel Row, Cropredy, Banbury, OX17 1NS