Archaeology

Archaeological excavation is the controlled examination and removal of the buried deposits and features that make up archaeological sites,

Scientific dating uses biological and physical methods for assessing the time when things happened in the past. We offer advice and conduct research.

Archaeological conservators carry out investigative and remedial conservation from well-equipped laboratories. We offer advice and conduct research

Our experts study the production of metal and glass objects and associated waste (slag). We curate reference collections and offer advice

Archaeological archives consist of the records and finds made during an archaeological project

An overview of how Historic England use computers for their archaeological excavations.

Zooarchaeologists study archaeological animal bones. We develop methods, conduct analyses and curate a modern comparative collection.

Our environmental archaeologists include experts in the disciplines of archaeobotany, geoarchaeology, palaeoecology, zooarchaeology and human remains

Geoarchaeologists use earth sciences to understand archaeology. We develop methods, conduct analyses and offer advice

Archaeobotanists study archaeological plant remains. We develop methods, conduct analyses and curate modern comparative collections

Osteoarchaeologists study archaeological human bones. We offer advice, conduct research and curate collections of Roman and medieval remains