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Expert archaeological and heritage advice for your needs

From small rural evaluations and watching briefs, to complex urban redevelopment and major infrastructure, we’ll work with you to reduce risk, manage resources and meet your project’s requirements.

Whether you’re a developer, homeowner, landowner, architect, statutory provider, consultant, academic organisation or local authority, we’ll help you navigate planning and consent processes with confidence. With expertise in UK legislation, planning policy and Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) standards, our team offers practical, jargon-free advice from early feasibility through to construction.

For further details, see our sections on obtaining planning permission, discharging planning conditions, managing historic properties and engaging with local communities.

Have a question?

What’s a WSI for a Watching Brief? Apparently I need one!

We can prepare a clear WSI that explains what will happen on site and ensures you meet planning conditions.

Start the process

I’ve found artefacts on my land, what now?

No problem! We can advise on what you’ve found, its significance, and how to get it recorded correctly.

Get facts on finds

My community wants to explore our local history, can you help us?

Yes! We regularly support community research – in the field, and with activities, recording, and local heritage guidance.

Community engagement

I’m looking to buy and renovate a historic building – is that a good idea?

Our experienced team can outline the heritage implications and help you understand what may be realistic.

Advice on Historic Buildings

Are these human remains?

Possibly… We have a specialist human remains team who can assess likelihood and guide you through any legal next steps.

Speak to our Burials team

I want to build an extension to my property, do I need to think about archaeology?

We’d advise it. We can check the archaeological potential and explain what, if anything, you may need for planning approval.

Check planning requirements

Can you help us share our discoveries with the public?

Absolutely! We can plan and execute engaging ways to present your findings, from events and webinars to digital storytelling.

Let us inspire you

We are seeking support to restore our landscape, can you help us find funding?

Certainly – we can advise on heritage-based funding routes and help you frame your project to meet grant requirements.

Landscapes management

How do you publish your reports?

We have multiple outlets for publications and reports, with a dedicated team able to take your archaeology from site to page.

See some of our publications