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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES WYAS
COMPLETE SERVICE PROVISION THROUGHOUT THE UK
Archaeological Services WYAS offers a comprehensive and
competitive professional service throughout the United Kingdom. We are
able to address archaeological requirements quickly and efficiently,
having the facilities and staff to tackle a wide range of work, from
desk-based assessments to large-scale excavation projects. Our
services include:
Consultancy
Professional and confidential advice in all archaeological matters. The
preparation of archaeological mitigation strategies and project designs.
Liaising with other interested parties on behalf of our clients. « more »
Assessment and Evaluation
It is increasingly common for the assessment and evaluation of known or
potential archaeological sites to follow a progressive formula, often
involving a suite of complementary techniques such as:
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» Desk-based assessments
As stand-alone reports or as part of Environmental Statements, our
assessments will provide all known and potential archaeological
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» Geophysical surveys
An experienced team of archaeological geophysicists undertakes
magnetometer, magnetic susceptibility and resistivity surveys
countrywide. The results are presented in a clear and informed way
using the latest geoprospection software. Consultancy in all other
techniques of geophysical survey is available. « more »
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» Topographic survey
Total Station and GPS technology provide rapid results for a variety
of purposes, including site distribution plots, fieldwalking
collections and hachure/contour plans of extant earthworks. « more »
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» Watching briefs
Monitoring of ground disturbances during developments on sites with untested archaeological potential, without unduly affecting construction progress. « more »
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» Field evaluation
The exploratory investigation of potential archaeological sites
through the combination of machine and hand-excavated trial trenches
and test-pits. « more »
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Having the ability to supply all these services Archaeological
Services WYAS can not only offer economies of time, but is also able
to provide an integrated report, in digital format, that will readily
form part of an Environmental Assessment or similar report and fully
comply with the requirements of local authority specifications.
Excavation
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Open area excavations of varying size and complexity, in both rural and urban situations, either working in advance of, and/or alongside construction contractors. « more » |
Analysis and Reporting
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Archive assessment leading to appropriate analysis of recorded data.
Results of a high standard are prepared, and can be produced as
publications when significant discoveries warrant a wider dissemination. « more »
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Other Services
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» Environmental and faunal analysis
In-house processing and assessment of archaeological samples for the
recovery of macrofossil plant and invertebrate remains. « more »
Identification, analysis and interpretation of animal bone assemblages. « more » |
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» Photographic Services
A range of professional photographic services including archive, architectural, archaeological, press and publicity, and publication. « more »
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» Building recording
Internal and external surveys, documentary research, drawn and
photographic recording, for both historic and industrial buildings. « more » |
Publications and Reports
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Archaeological Services WYAS publish a wide range of material in-house, including:
- Academic and popular publications « more »
- ASWYAS Occasional Series « more »
- Unpublished commissioned reports « more »
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For further information on any of our services contact Ian Roberts
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