Absolute Archaeology
Professional Archaeological Services
Professional Archaeological Services throughout the UK and Channel Islands.
Absolute Archaeology offers a range of services aimed at fulfilling the archaeological obligations of modern development in the most cost-effective and efficient way. From small house extensions to large complex housing developments and utility installations, our services are tailored to meet your needs.
Costs
Costs for our services are available on request, but we follow the Institute for Archaeologists recommendations on salary and our costs reflect this.
Desk-Based Assessment
Desk Based Assessments (DBAs) involve the study of documentary, photographic and cartographic resources in order to examine the potential survival and significance of archaeology.
Watching Brief
Watching Briefs involve the presence of an archaeologist to monitor groundworks during development.
Evaluation
An Evaluation takes place prior to development and involves an investigation of a sample of the development site, taking the form of a trench or test pit excavation.
Historic Building Recording
Historic Building Recording is undertaken to record a standing structure of historic or architectural significance that may be altered as a result of the redevelopment of a site.
Excavation
Excavation involves the systematic recording of an archaeological site, followed by post-excavation assessment and analysis.
Post-Excavation & Publication
When a programme of fieldwork takes place there will often be a need for Post-Excavation Assessment, involving preparation, quantification, cataloguing and preliminary assessment of archaeological material.
Research
Absolute Archaeology is actively engaged in a variety of research projects including the ongoing excavation of a Roman Villa in Somerset, the study of Roman Roads in Wiltshire and helping to coordinate a parish survey.
