Claudine Gerrard graduated from Bournemouth University with an honours degree in archaeology; the course at Bournemouth included multi-period studies (prehistoric to modern), and a strong focus on developing practical field skills.

Claudine began working for the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust in 2005 in the Projects division, having previously worked as a field archaeologist in various corners of England, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Claudine began working as an Archaeological Planning Officer in 2008.

Her area of archaeological interest includes heritage and archaeological planning law in relation to modern communities, and she is currently undertaking a programme of research supported by the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust and in collaboration with the Herculaneum Conservation Project. Her research at Herculaneum and Blaenavon looks at  the issues facing modern communities living with ancient sites within the framework of existing heritage protection policy and law and in particular World Heritage Site status.  Caludine is submitting  this research as part of a Masters of Philosophy Degree to Swansea University and this is the subject of this weblog.