Archaeological Services
From pre-planning advice through to discharge of planning conditions, we offer a complete range of Archaeological and Heritage services.
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A variety of surveys, from Fieldwalking to Geophysical, depending on specific project requirements
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In advance of fieldwork, a walkover survey examines the ground within a specified area of archaeological potential for evidence of surface features
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A systematic recovery and recording of artefacts found on the surface, providing insight whether further investigation is required
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An ADBA specifically assesses the potential and significance of the buried resource within a site
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A key document outlining the specific methodology for any type of project
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Usually specified as part of a Planning Condition, Archaeological Observation involves close monitoring of invasive groundworks
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Often known as Trial Trenching, this is frequently required as a condition of planning and the results determine whether archaeological mitigation is required
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Also known as Mitigation and may take one of two forms: Strip, Map & Sample or Full Excavation
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The process of analysis, cataloguing and interpretation of all the artefactual, osteological, palaeoenvironmental and stratigraphic evidence