Geoarchaeology and Earth Science Services

Geoarchaeology is the application of earth science principles to understand how natural physical processes affect archaeological sites. These techniques are used for prospection, understanding site formation processes and identifying changes in the landscape through time.

Application of Geoarchaeology

Archaeological investigation of deep sediment sequences is increasingly used during the planning process to identify where archaeological deposits may be deeply buried by natural deposits, such as in river valleys and estuaries.

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What We Can Offer

We can undertake palaeoenvironmental reconstructions and dating, as well as providing evidence for past human activity. We are highly experienced in the recording and interpretation of both natural and archaeological sedimentary successions and provide a range of in house services such as trial-pits, auguring, windowless samples (boreholes), biostratigraphy and 3D deposit modelling.

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I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services

Matrix Planning has commissioned Groundworks Archaeology for a number of sizeable projects in recent years, ranging from desk-based assessments to evaluations. James is always happy to help at short notice and is highly enthusiastic. He is realistic and readily understands project constraints.

 

We have found him to be very knowledgeable about the planning application process when it comes to addressing archaeological conditions. He has liaised on our behalf with the various planning authorities to establish the parameters of the works required, thus ensuring that we were able to comply with the conditions without incurring significant costs or delays.

 

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services to anyone else undertaking a development project, whatever its size or scale."

Matrix Planning

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