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Welcome to Cotswold Archaeology
We offer the full range of heritage and archaeological services from our Andover, Cirencester, Exeter, Milton Keynes and Suffolk offices. Established for over 30 years with an excellent reputation for quality.
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A #Roman 'crossbow' brooch, just found on site. 4th century date. The purplish corrosion suggests it may be at least partially silver. If so, we'll need to declare it as treasure and will enlist a conservator to analyse the brooch so we can determine the next steps. #Archaeology https://t.co/5XDgpxicAO
Pottery is an ubiquitous find on archaeological sites but accurate #RadiocarbonDating can be a challenge. We're part of a team who've pioneered a new technique, utilising the fatty residues left behind by preparing, cooking and consuming food: https://t.co/wCEzCN6Xr5 #Archaeology https://t.co/AtJvw2TLvA
Pottery is an ubiquitous find on archaeological sites but accurate #RadiocarbonDating can be a challenge. We're part of a team who've pioneered a new technique, utilising the fatty residues left behind by preparing, cooking and consuming food: https://t.co/Yc9TFvPZV9 #Archaeology https://t.co/l2tbii12b0
Latest news
Cooking up Chronology
Pottery is one of the most commonly recovered artefacts from archaeological sites, but accurate radiocarbon-dating of these objects has proven extremely challenging. A team of scientists at Bristol University, led by Prof Richard Evershed, and associated research colleagues from various organisations including CA, have developed a technique to accurately and directly radiocarbon-date pottery. This technique targets the fatty…
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Following the Government’s decision to approve the improvement of the A303 trunk road at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, Cotswold...
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Cotswold Archaeology fully understands and accepts its responsibilities for the safety and well-being of our staff, clients and...
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