Alexandra Stevenson

Position: Curator of Archaeology and Historic Buildings

About

Alexandra is an archaeologist and historian working across HRP’s London sites, with in-depth knowledge of the archaeology of Hampton Court Palace. She is the lead curator responsible for HRP’s extensive archaeological collections.

Alexandra’s areas of research focus are on the gardens and parks at Hampton Court, with a particular interest in the archaeology and architecture of the Tudor garden buildings. She is equally interested in the network of international craftspeople and labourers working at the London royal residences and has a passion for researching the lives of craftswomen employed by the Office of Works during the “long 18th century”.

Alexandra has worked on a range of development, maintenance and conservation projects across HRP’s London sites, including undertaking over 100 archaeological investigations.

Select publications

Stevenson, A., “The Lost Riverside Garden Buildings of Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace”. Tudor Places Magazine, Issue 19. (August 2025)

Stevenson, A., ‘Statement of Significance and Research Report Wilderness House, Hampton Court Palace,’ Historic Royal Palaces (2024).

Stevenson, A., ‘Statement of Significance and Initial Survey of the Shepherd’s Cottages, Home Park, Hampton Court Palace,’ Historic Royal Palaces (2023).

All articles by Alexandra Stevenson

Henry VIII’s Lost Gardens at Hampton Court