The conference objective is to raise the knowledge of the scale, design and functions of defence sites. It brings a better understanding of the issues raised by their redundancy and the implications of different disposal processes for the land.

The re-use of defence sites also raises questions regarding the need to recover brownfields and contaminated land which can have far-reaching legal responsibilities and environmental consequences.

Another aim of the conference is to discuss the need to achieve sustainable development which involves issues related to maintenance and conservation, as well as built and natural environmental controls, while responding to the needs and aspirations of the community.

Conference Topics

• Military heritage history
• Castles and fortresses
• Fortified cities
• Case studies
• Transition from military to civilian life
• Community involvement
• Economic analysis
• Risk assessment
• Simulation and modelling
• Funding and legal requirements
• Defence tourism

More information: www.wessex.ac.uk/14-conferences/defence-heritage-2014.html.

Conference Secretariat
Belinda Lopez
Wessex Institute of Technology
Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst
Southampton, SO40 7AA
Tel: 44 (0) 238 029 3223
Fax: 44 (0) 238 029 2853
blopez@wessex.ac.uk