Professional Archaeological Services in Wales & England
When a development, infrastructure project, or site alteration triggers an archaeological planning condition, having the right team on your side makes all the difference.
Our small, approachable team provides complete archaeological fieldwork and planning support across Wales and England. From meeting with planning officials, drafting rapid, compliant documents to providing on-site monitoring, we work closely alongside developers, contractors, and private landowners to fulfil planning conditions efficiently, protect heritage assets, and keep your build moving forward without unnecessary delays.
Our Core Archaeological Fieldwork & Planning Services
When a development, infrastructure project, or site alteration triggers an archaeological planning condition, having the right team on your side makes all the difference.
Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI)
Monitoring & Recording
(Watching Brief)
A Written Scheme of Investigation is the fundamental document required by local planning authorities, Cadw, and Historic England before any archaeological site work can begin. We produce rapid, clear, and fully compliant WSIs tailored to your specific planning conditions, setting out a straightforward scope of work that satisfies planning officers and gets your project approved.
Archaeological monitoring and recording (formally watching brief) involves, monitoring groundworks, such as foundation trenching, topsoil stripping, or service runs, to identify and record any archaeological deposits exposed during construction. Our team works pragmatically alongside your site contractors to ensure archaeological compliance while minimising downtime on site.
Strip, Map, and Sample
Often required in the pre-planning or early development phases, an evaluation (such as trial trenching or test pitting) tests a site’s archaeological potential. The aim is assess the presence, extent, and significance of buried archaeology, giving you clear, early insights to inform design plans and manage risk before final plans are developed.
A Strip, Map, and Sample exercise is an efficient mitigation method carried out during initial site clearance. This strips topsoil or overburden under archaeological supervision, our team identifies, maps, and samples exposed historic features before main construction begins. This approach allows development areas to be mitigated with minimal disruption.
Where significant archaeological remains are identified, a full excavation or targeted 'strip, map, and sample' record may be required prior to construction. Our experienced archaeologists carry out precise, high-standard excavations, ensuring features are fully recorded and reported, so your development site can be formally cleared for works.
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