Task,Forward plan reference,Broad activity area,Link to audit report,Priority,Start date,Milestones
1.�NRHE to HERs reconciliation project,5.1 Content and coverage,Major ongoing activity,Action plan task 6,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	NRHE event records added to HER.
2.	NRHE monument records added to HER.
3.	Report(s) submitted as required.
4.	List of �missing� grey literature and other sources compiled, and digital copies acquired where feasible."
2.�Staffing and resourcing review,5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery,Operation and user services,Action plan task 17,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Staffing and resourcing for HER is kept under review.
2.	Allocation of time and budget to HER work is kept under review.
3.	Opportunities to create and seek funding for HER assistant/support posts are sought actively."
3.�Continue to maintain HER enquiry log,5.3 Access and engagement,Operation and user services,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	HER enquiry log �weeded� to ensure data protection compliance.
2.	HER enquiries categorised in line with Historic England annual survey categories.
3.	User statistics published on website."
4. HER enquiry log,5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery,Operation and user services,N/A,Low,2021 Q1,"1.	Consider feasibility of using HBSMR consultations module for HER enquiries.
2.	Consider feasibility of using HBSMR consultations module for Countryside Stewardship Scheme consultations."
5. List of backlog items is reviewed and kept up to date,5.1 Content and coverage,Backlog,A1.1/1,Medium,2020 Q4,"1.	List of backlog items is up to date."
6. List of future enhancements reviewed and kept up to date,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,A1.1/3,Medium,2020 Q4,"1.	List of future enhancements is up to date.
2.	Future enhancements discussed with HER Forum and others."
7. Revise online enquiry forms,5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery,Operation and user services,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Current online forms reviewed.
2.	HER enquiry form user categories revised.
3.	HER user statistics published on website."
8. Update documentation relating to information services policy,5.2 Data standards and security,Documentation,Action plan task 2,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Documentation linked to updated privacy notice.
2.	Policy reflects aims of host organisation in meeting requirements of Equality Act 2010."
9. Detailed HER recording policy,5.3 Access and engagement,Documentation,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Policy describes arrangements for data exchange with other HERs.
2.	Policy signposts other sources of information."
10. Enhance online HER enquiry form to improve speed of processing,5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery,Operation and user services,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Online payment incorporated into online form.
2.	Licencing documentation and sign-up incorporated into online form.
3.	Variation introduced for internal enquirers.
4.	Automatic prompts to online feedback form incorporated into enquiry process.
5.	Improved online enquiry form launched."
11. Gather user feedback,5.3 Access and engagement,Operation and user services,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Recent HER users contacted for feedback.
2.	Automatic prompts to online feedback form incorporated into enquiry process."
12. OASIS,5.2 Data standards and security,Data standards,Action plan task 8,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	HER up to date with OASIS.
2.	Grey literature assessed and digital versions obtained in parallel with OASIS.
3.	Use of OASIS included in HER documentation.
4.	OASIS required for HER contributors."
13. Revise basic website content,5.2 Data standards and security,Documentation,Action plan task 2,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Guidance for archaeological contractors and commercial users published on website.
2.	Guidance for general contributors created.
3.	Additional content added as discussed in audit."
14. Guidance for commercial contributors,5.2 Data standards and security,Data standards,Action plan task 14,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Guidelines for HER commercial contributors, including systematic use of OASIS requirements for digital data, and provision of GIS data."
15. Provide a framework for more structured use of the HER by internal users,5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery,Operation and user services,N/A,Medium,2021 Q1,"1.	Require internal enquirers to use online form.
2.	Provide robust guidance for internal users."
16. Tools for HER contributors,5.2 Data standards and security,Data standards,Action plan task 15,High�,2021 Q1,"1.	Introduce recording forms and guidelines for external contributors to encourage observance of national data standards and terminology."
17. Parish Historic Environment Liaison Officers (HELO),5.3 Access and engagement,Volunteers,N/A,High�,2021 Q1,"1.	Update HER HELO web pages.
2.	Thematic recording projects started."
18. Assess HER metadata in relation to the UK GEMINI Standard (version 2.3) 2018,5.2 Data standards and security,Data standards,Action plan task 13�,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Metadata assessed and any anomalies identified.
2.	Anomalies addressed if necessary."
19. GIS mapping guidance,5.1 Content and coverage,GIS,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Mapping conventions reviewed.
2.	Schema devised for mapping of LB designations.
3.	Statement of mapping conventions completed and provided to exegesis SDM Ltd for implementation.
4.	Information on HER mapping incorporated into guidance for users.
5.	HER manual module on mapping conventions."
20. AIM,5.1 Content and coverage,Backlog,N/A,N/A,2020 Q4,"1.	Historic mapping provided to Historic England.
2.	�Missing� Purbeck mapping integrated into database.
3.	Marshwood Vale mapping integrated into database.
4.	Dorset Stour 1 mapping integrated into database.
5.	Frome Valley mapping integrated into database."
21. Enhance event records,5.1 Content and coverage,Database content,Action plan task 8,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Event type coverage assessed.
2.	Cross-references to Excavations Index entered into database .
3.	Cross-references to Archaeological Investigations Project entered into database.
4.	HER manual module written.
5.	Event records polygonised where appropriate.
6.	Event records are cross-referenced to museum collections ."
22. Monument mapping,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 10,Medium,2020 Q4,"1.	Mapping commences of monuments not yet polygonised.
2.	LB monument records polygonised as feasible.
3.	LB designations polygonised as feasible."
23. Review database output formats,5.3 Access and engagement,User needs,N/A,Medium,2021 Q1,"1.	Mapping commences of monuments not yet polygonised.
2.	LB monument records polygonised as feasible.
3.	LB designations polygonised as feasible."
24. Review recording policy to include more detail in some areas,5.1 Content and coverage,Documentation,Action plan task 4,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Policy includes revised period categories.
2.	Policy includes HER mapping conventions.
3.	Policy describes existing data exchange agreements.
4.	Policy published on website."
25. Mailing list(s) refreshed,5.3 Access and engagement,Engagement,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	General mailing list refreshed.
2.	Metal detecting mailing list refreshed.
3.	Online sign-up for ad hoc mailings and newsletter introduced.
4.	Email newsletter created."
26. Preparation for public consultation,5.3 Access and engagement�,Engagement,N/A,High�,2021 Q1,"1.	HER Forum web pages refreshed.
2.	HER Forum �target� list created.
3.	Basic survey on website."
27. Seek to develop HER �brand�,5.3 Access and engagement,Audience development,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Define style for HER documents, manuals etc (within DC house style guidance).
2.	Revise HER leaflet post-LGR.
3.	Review promotion plan and contacts.
4.	Resolve e-news issue.
5.	Develop social media presence."
28. Forward Plan published for stakeholder comment,5.3 Access and engagement,Engagement,Action plan task 1�,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Forward plan published for wider stakeholder information."
29. Statement of Service Provision re Dorset Council,5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery,Documentation and housekeeping,N/A,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Draft statement circulated for comment.
2.	Statement agreed."
30. Create a Succession Plan,5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery�,Operation and user services,Action plan task 18,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Arrangements in place for short term cover in event of emergency/illness
2.	Job description and person specification up-to-date
3.	Handover plan/documentation created"
31. Period categories brought in line with approved terminologies,5.2 Data standards and security,Data standards,Action plan task 3,N/A,2020 Q4,"1.	Late prehistoric period introduced
2.	Post-medieval dynastic periods introduced
3.	20th-century periods introduced"
32. Continue to provide online access to selected HER data via the Heritage Gateway and Dorset Explorer,5.1 Content and coverage,User needs,Action plan task 6,N/A,2020 Q4,"1.	Monument summaries compiled for all records.
2.	Regular Heritage Gateway and Dorset Explorer updates programmed."
33. Provide online access to existing HER data: WEBSITE,5.3 Access and engagement,Operation and user services,N/A,High�,2020 Q4,"1.	Discuss with exegesis SDM Ltd and establish options.
2.	Discuss with current and potential users.
3.	Proposals agreed and funding sought."
34. Incorporate national Seascape Characterisation into the HER,5.3 Access and engagement,Database content enhancement,Action plan task 9,Medium,2020 Q4,"1.	Event record created.
2.	Characterisation into database."
35. Ancient woodland,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,N/A,N/A,2020 Q4,"1.	Ancient woodland data incorporated into database.
2.	Veteran tree data incorporated into database."
36. Provide online access to existing HER data: Dorset Historic Towns Survey,5.3 Access and engagement,Operation and user services,Action plan task 11,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Dorset Historic Towns Survey � Bridport report revised and published on website.
2.	Dorset Historic Towns Survey � HUCA mapping on Dorset Explorer.
3.	Detailed mapping published if feasible.
4.	Guidance published."
37. Updated recording manual,5.2 Data standards and security,Documentation,Action plan task 12,High�,2021 Q1,"1.	The manual details recording and data entry practices to ensure consistency of record quality and content, compliance with terminologies and data standards such as MIDAS, and compliance with data protection requirements."
38. Revise basic HER manual,5.2 Data standards and security,Documentation,Action plan task 12,High�,2021 Q1,"1.	The manual details recording and data entry practices to ensure: consistency of record quality and content; consistency with vocabularies and data standards such as MIDAS; and compliance with data protection requirements.
2.	Core manual tested by HER volunteers and revised as necessary.
3.	Additional content created to aid thematic enhancement of common monument types such as round barrows.
4.	Additional content created to aid monument condition recording."
39. Refresh and develop volunteer induction and training material,5.1 Content and coverage,Volunteers,N/A,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Induction pack (office).
2.	Induction pack (fieldwork).
3.	Basic training packs created from which a personalised plan can be selected for each volunteer.
4.	Semi-formal 1:1 meeting with volunteers introduced."
40. HER volunteer manual,5.1 Content and coverage,Volunteers,Action plan task 12,N/A,2021 Q2,"1.	Core manual (based on HER in-house manual) created.
2.	Extended manual developed."
41. Volunteer experience,5.3 Access and engagement,Volunteers,N/A,N/A,2021 Q3,"1.	Create opportunities for volunteers relating to HER.
2.	Volunteer rewards scheme.
3.	Volunteer training programme."
42. Create additional web content to improve user experience,5.3 Access and engagement,Webstie,"Action plan task 2, 4 and 14.1",N/A,2021 Q1,"The following are published on the website:
1.	Information re complementary sources of information.
2.	Guidance for internal users of the HER.
3.	Guidance and worked examples for common categories of user eg. statements of heritage significance.
4.	Guidance and worked examples re Treasure Act 1996."
43. Volunteer recording forms,5.1 Content and coverage,Volunteers,Action plan task 12,N/A,2021 Q3,"1.	Online HER report form revised.
2.	Basic guidance for using online form published.
3.	Guidance for recording of common monument types such as round barrows published.
4.	Online Buildings at Risk recording form revived and promoted.
5.	Online HER report form enhanced with variations for common monument type.
6.	Online recording map based (?) via Dorset Explorer."
44. Develop prioritised list of recording themes requiring guidance,5.3 Access and engagement,User experience,Action plan task 15,,2021 Q2,"1.	Draft list created.
2.	Online consultation."
"45. Designation records: Check status and mapping of legacy records in relation to Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments, Conservation Areas and Registered Parks and Gardens",5.1 Content and coverage,Database content,Action plan task 10,High�,2021 Q1,"1.	Investigate issue of �blank� and/or duplicate monument records created when historic designation dataset uploaded. Create new monument records where necessary.
2.	Historic designation status recorded, with dates where known."
46. Designation records: Concordance of designation status recorded in the HER with official Designation records,5.1 Content and coverage,Database content,Action plan task 10,Medium,2021 Q1,"1.	HER manual module written.
2.	Links to corresponding monument records created for all designation records.
3.	Links to corresponding source records created for all designation records.
4.	Links to corresponding event records created where appropriate.
5.	Cross-references to designation decision (de-listing) records added to HER.
6.	Cross-references to designation decision (not to list) records added to HER.
7.	Inaccuracies in NHLE records identified and reported via minor amendments procedure."
47. Designation records: Conservation Areas,5.3 Access and engagement,Content,Action plan task 10,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	COA mapping obtained in GIS format.
2.	Problem of duplicate mapping of COA designation records resolved.
3.	Links to webpages/pdfs added to COA records if available.
4.	COA appraisals obtained and entered as sources if available."
48. Designation records: Locally listed buildings,5.3 Access and engagement,Enhancement,Action plan task 10,N/A,2021 Q2,"1.	Information obtained from BCP and DC colleagues, including GIS data if available.
2.	Criteria finalised.
3.	Notification procedures agreed.
4.	HER manual module written.
5.	Designation records created and linked to monument records.
6.	Monument records updated with heritage asset status.
7.	Guidance published on website.
8.	On-line form for public nominations."
49. Explore provision of data through corporate GIS,5.3 Access and engagement,Operation and user services,N/A,High�,2021 Q2,"1.	Existing GIS data reviewed and weeded.
2.	Retained data not suited to general use flagged and protected.
3.	Data suitable for general use identified and user guidelines created.
4.	Access (restricted) to selected datasets provided to DC and BCP colleagues via Dorset Explorer and tested."
50. Identify heritage assets owned by BCP and Dorset councils in the HER database,5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery,Operation and user services,N/A,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	As a minimum, heritage assets owned by the councils are identified in the HER database."
"51. Assess council-owned heritage assets and holdings, particularly farms",5.4 Infrastructure and service delivery,Operation and user services,N/A,N/A,2021 Q3,"1.	The significance of council-owned heritage assets is assessed.
2.	Survey of council farms commences."
52. Alert and constraint mapping,5.3 Access and engagement,Operation and user services,Action plan task 10,High�,2021 Q2,"1.	Methodology for basic ranking and mapping finalised and tested with users.
2.	HER manual module written.
3.	Mapping published on Dorset Explorer for internal use only, and procedures for feedback established.
5.	If satisfactory, mapping published for general use on Dorset Explorer.
6.	Guidance published."
53. Monument Heritage Asset status,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 10,High�,2021 Q2,"1.	Consolidate methodology for HA categorisation.
2.	HER manual module written.
3.	Monument records updated with heritage asset status.
4.	Guidance published on website."
54. Local Buildings at Risk! survey data into HBSMR,5.1 Content and coverage,Backlog,Action plan task 6,High�,2021 Q3,"1.	Historic (1980s) Dorset Buildings At Risk entries improved with text notes, surveyor names etc.
2.	National Buildings at Risk scores entered into database."
55. Monuments at Risk�survey,5.1 Content and coverage,Backlog,Action plan task 6,High�,2021 Q3,"1.	Historic (1980s) condition survey entries improved with text notes etc.
2.	National Monuments at Risk scores entered into database.
3.	South Dorset Ridgeway (Wessex Archaeology) condition survey data entered into database.
4.	South Dorset Ridgeway (volunteer) condition survey entered into database.
5.	Condition survey forms and guidance developed and on website."
"56. Explore provision of enhanced HER data for planners, conservation officers and other colleagues",5.3 Access and engagement,Operation and user services,N/A,N/A,2021 Q2,"1.	Options for short/long term access to the HER for DC colleagues are established.
2.	Options for short/long term access to the HER for BCP colleagues are established.
3.	Proposals drafted and costed."
57. Provide online access to existing HER data: Historic Landscape Characterisation,5.3 Access and engagement,Operation and user services,Action plan task 11,N/A,2021 Q3,"1.	Revision of mapping completed.
2.	Report(s) completed and integrated with skeleton records in HBSMR.
3.	Resolve overlap with https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/the-dorset-landscape/historic-landscape/the-historic-landscape.aspx.
4.	Mapping and reports published on Dorset Explorer.
5.	Guidance published."
58. Designation records: Consents,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 10,N/A,2021 Q4,"1.	Schedule Monument Consents incorporated into database (?)management module.
2.	Reports arising from SMC conditions identified and copies acquired.
3.	Need to incorporate LB consents assessed."
59. Characterisation: Historic Urban Characterisation of Bournemouth,5.3 Access and engagement,Database content enhancement,Action plan task 11,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Discussed with stakeholders.
2.	Project proposal submitted to Historic England.
3.	Project design submitted to Historic England."
60. Characterisation: Historic Urban Characterisation of Dorchester,5.3 Access and engagement,Database content enhancement,Action plan task 11,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Discussed with stakeholders.
2.	Project proposal submitted to Historic England.
3.	Project design submitted to Historic England."
61. Characterisation: Historic Urban Characterisation of Poole,5.3 Access and engagement,Database content enhancement,Action plan task 11,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Discussed with stakeholders.
2.	Project proposal submitted to Historic England.
3.	Project design submitted to Historic England."
62. Characterisation: Historic Urban Characterisation of Portland,5.3 Access and engagement,Database content enhancement,Action plan task 11,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	Discussed with stakeholders.
2.	Project proposal submitted to Historic England.
3.	Project design submitted to Historic England."
63. Systematic mapping of historic environment features from early OS maps,5.1 Content and coverage,Database enhancement,N/A,N/A,2021 Q1,"1.	HER manual module written.
2.	Feasibility of online volunteer recording investigated."
64. Characterisation: Farmsteads characterisation,5.3 Access and engagement,Enhancement,Action plan task 11,N/A,2021 Q2,"1.	Coarse mapping of farmsteads from current/historic OS maps to provide baseline data.
2.	Records for individual farm buildings improved from readily-available sources.
3.	Discussed with stakeholders.
4.	Project proposal submitted to Historic England.
5.	Project design submitted to Historic England."
65. Characterisation: enhanced Historic Landscape Characterisation,5.3 Access and engagement,Enhancement,Action plan task 11,N/A,,"1.	Consider creation of Historic Environment Action Plans (HEAPs).
2.	Create project proposal and seek funding."
66. List and categorise HER resources especially aerial photos,5.1 Content and coverage,Reference collection,A1.2/1,N/A,2021 Q3,"1.	Current lists reviewed and merged.
2.	Additional detail added.
3.	Lists published on website."
67. Scanning of photographic negatives of historic buildings and conservation areas,5.2 Data standards and security,Security,N/A,N/A,2021 Q2,"1.	Scanned images received.
2.	Indexing checked and augmented.
3.	Original material deposited with the Dorset History Centre."
68. Inherited material relating to Conservation areas and historic buildings,5.1 Content and coverage,Reference collection,A1.2/3,High�,2021 Q4,"1.	Plans and other paperwork (at DC) is sorted, catalogued, and assessed for HER entry.
2.	Material currently held by Conservation Officers (at DC) assessed for HER entry.
3.	HER accession planned and entered into work programme.
4.	Deposition strategy and disposals policy written.
5.	Primary archive material transferred to suitable repository.
6.	Other material disposed of as appropriate.
7.	Material currently held by Conservation Officers (at BCP) assessed for HER entry, and discussed."
69. Discuss and if possible formalise data sharing arrangements with neighbouring HERs,5.1 Content and coverage,Documentation,"Action plan task 4, 5",Medium,2021 Q1,"1.	Discussed by ALGAO SW HER Forum.
2.	Technical aspects discussed with exegesis SDM Ltd.
3.	Agreements made.
4.	Data exchanged."
70. Cross-reference as a minimum the Church Heritage Record,5.2 Data standards and security,Database,Action plan task 5,High�,2021 Q3,"1.	Cross references to CHER entered under �Status and scores�.
2.	Links to CHER records entered into �Resources�."
71. Incorporate information from the MoD HER into the HER,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 5,Medium,2021 Q1,"1.	Cross-references to Defence Infrastructure Organisation HER records entered under �Status and Scores�.
2.	Formal data exchange discussed with the DIO Environmental Support and Compliance team."
"72. Incorporate information on 20th�century military databases (Defence of Britain, Pillbox Study Group) into the HER",5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,N/A,Medium,2021 Q1,"1.	Data collated from various sources, duplications resolved, and new records created as needed.
2.	Links in database to external websites.
3.	Condition recording guidance."
73. Seek formal data sharing arrangement with the National Trust,5.1 Content and coverage,Data sharing,Action plan task 5,Medium,2021 Q3,"1.	Discussed at HBSMR User Group.
2.	Formal agreement.
3.	Cross-references to NT HER records entered under �Status and Scores�.
4.	Information from NT HER incorporated into the HER.
5.	Information from Dorset HER returned to NT HER."
74. Incorporate information from the Historic Milestone Society database into the HER,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,N/A,Low,2021 Q1,"1.	Cross-references to the HMS database records entered under �Status and Scores�.
2.	Links to HMS database (held by ADS) records entered into �Resources�."
75. Continue parish summaries as �place� monument records,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,N/A,High�,2021 Q3,"1.	Methodology discussed with GIS team.
2.	Skeleton Place records created for all parishes, and linked to GIS.
3.	Simple summaries written for all parishes.
4.	Published via Dorset Explorer.
5.	Feedback from users.
6.	Recording of place and field names commences."
76. Characterisation: Settlement characterisation general,5.3 Access and engagement,Enhancement,Action plan task 11,Low,2021 Q4,"1.	Guidelines created.
2.	Need for dedicated project determined.
3.	Project proposal submitted to Historic England."
77. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society,5.1 Content and coverage,Backlog,N/A,Medium,2021 Q4,"1.	Systematic review of older PDNHAS volumes and enhancement of records for early fieldwork.
2.	Systematic review of PDNHAS content and enhancement of records for rural, industrial, social history."
78. Countryside Treasures Surveys,5.1 Content and coverage,Backlog,N/A,Low,2021 Q1,"1.	Parish surveys entered consistently into database with monument/source/event links."
79. Thematic enhancement: war memorials and war graves,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,N/A,Medium,2021 Q2,"1.	Dataset incorporated into HER database."
80. Thematic enhancement: building materials,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 6,High�,2021 Q4,"1.	Monument records for features such as brickworks and quarries enhanced from readily available sources.
2.	Monuments mapped from historic OS maps (online by volunteers if feasible).
3.	Building Materials Survey data incorporated into database with links to buildings."
81. Enhance Palaeolithic records,5.1 Content and coverage,Database content,Action plan task 7,High�,2021 Q4,"1.	Academic partner recruited.
2.	Project proposal submitted to Historic England."
"82. Scientific dating, environmental archaeology",5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 6,Medium,2021 Q4,"1.	Scientific dates collated and entered into Monument records."
83. Portable Antiquities Scheme data,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 8,Medium,2021 Q2,"1.	PAS import refreshed.
2.	Monument records created for significant interpretable concentrations."
84. Enhance findspot records,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 8,Medium,2021 Q2,"1.	Type categories and dates refined for existing Finds records.
2.	Finds records created and linked for simple monument records.
3.	Event records cross-referenced to museum collections."
85. Thematic enhancement: barrows,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,N/A,Medium,2022 Q2,"1.	HER manual module created.
2.	Guidance for volunteers.
3.	Online HER report form.
4.	Online recording using (?) Dorset Explorer."
86. Thematic enhancement: hillforts,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 6,Medium,2022 Q2,"1.	Existing records improved from available sources
2.	Bibliography compiled
3.	Need for dedicated project determined
4.	Potential partners/contractors identified
5.	Project proposal drafted and funding bid submitted"
"87. Thematic enhancement: ancient woodland, veteran trees",5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,N/A,Medium,2022 Q4,"1.	HER manual module created.
2.	Guidance for volunteers."
"88. Thematic enhancement: county, parish and field boundaries including hedgerows and drystone walls",5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 6,Medium,2022 Q4,"1.	Write project proposal for recording of field boundaries, hedgerows (volunteer led). Seek funding."
"89. Thematic enhancement: Places of worship, churchyards and churchyard monuments",5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 6,Medium,2023 Q2,"1.	HER manual module created.
2.	Guidance for volunteers.
3.	Information from the CHER into the HER .
4.	Churchyard recording form and guidance revised and available on website.
5.	Topic promoted as community recording exercise.
6.	Proposal created for more advanced recording project and funding sought."
90. Thematic enhancement: roads and trackways,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 6,Low,2023 Q4,"1.	Historic milestone surveys correlated to identify duplicates and entered into database.
2.	Countryside Treasures survey of milestones entered consistently into database.
3.	Countryside Treasures survey of tollhouses etc entered consistently into database.
4.	Available data re finger posts assessed for quality.
5.	Consultation on entry of linear features and method finalised.
6.	HER manual module written.
7.	Condition recording form/guidance for milestones created and (?) linked to revision and re-publication of Countryside Treasures booklet.
8.	Project proposal for systematic entry of historic roads into database, including condition recording as (?) volunteer recording exercise.
9.	Monument records for Roman roads revised and mapped.
10.	Existing monument records for hollow ways etc revised and mapped.
11.	Monument records created systematically from Good (1940) The Old Roads of Dorset."
91. Thematic enhancement: Finds,5.1 Content and coverage,Enhancement,Action plan task 6,Medium,2021 Q4,"1.	Project proposal created and funding sought.
2.	Specialist contributors identified.
3.	Monument records for complex sites broken up into components to support enhancement, and finds records created and linked."
"92. Thematic enhancement of�Agriculture and Subsistence,�Commemorative,�Health and Welfare,�Industrial,�Transport,�Water Supply and Drainage",5.1 Content and coverage,Database content,N/A,N/A,2022 Q2,"1.	Monuments mapped from historic OS maps.
2.	Monument records enhanced from available sources.
3.	Bibliography compiled.
4.	Need for dedicated project(s)determined.
5.	Project proposal(s) created and funding sought."