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Excavation

We are able to meet our clients archaeological requirements from the smallest to the largest task. The most commonly occurring intrusive archaeological works are described below. If you don't feel that your requirements are met by the methods discussed, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Watching Brief

An archaeological watching brief is a method of recording archaeological remains during redevelopment. A professional archaeologist is present to monitor intrusions such as the excavation of foundation and service trenches, landscaping and other groundworks.

The locations of all excavations are recorded using the latest GPS technology and observations are preserved by record using written, drawn and photographic methods.

Archaeological Investigations Ltd. has extensive experience in this field, from the monitoring of foundation trenches for a house extension to large-scale infrastructure projects such as the M4 widening scheme in South Wales.

Our aim is to preserve the archaeological record with maximum efficiency with minimal disruption to our client.

Trial trenching

Trial trenching is a rapid method of archaeological evaluation used to establish the archaeological potential of a site.Trenches are located at intervals and are often evenly spaced to achieve maximum coverage.

A mechanical excavator is used to dig down to archaeological features, or if none are present, the natural geology. Archaeology is recorded but not fully excavated at this stage.

The results of the trial trenching will be used to inform the decision on the need for any further archaeological work to be undertaken prior to redevelopment.

Archaeological Investigations Ltd. has carried out a wide range of trial trenching, from small scale inner city work to projects covering large areas of the rural countryside.

Rural trial trenching

Evaluation trench

Excavation

Excavation is the method by which we can extract the most information from a site. It is however an entirely destructive process and is undertaken where it is not possible to preserve remains in situ.

All archaeological finds and features are meticulously recorded as we attempt to build a picture of the sites development through history.

Archaeological Investigations Ltd. has carried out excavations both large and small. Our staff have extensive experience in this area, and we pride ourselves on the efficiency of our work.

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