Our areas of expertise include soils, botanical and faunal remains and human osteology. These provide evidence for palaeoecology, diet, slaughter, butchery, agriculture and animal husbandry, trade patterns, refuse disposal, industrial and craft activities, demography and health.
Our experienced staff are available for lectures and workshops on all aspects of our work.
On-site sampling and sample processing
- advice on sampling strategies
- sampling of archaeological deposits by hand-collection, monolith tins, hand and power augers
- processing by wet-sieving and flotation of bulk soil samples using 0.25, 1.0, 4.0, and 8.0mm mesh, for recovery of plant and animal remains - now undertaken in our purpose built facility, designed to provide an economic and speedy service
- sorting of residues and flots and preparation of accompanying documentation
Archaeobotany
- identification and interpretation of archaeological and modern plant remains
- species identification of archaeological and modern wood
- desktop studies of palaeoecology and landscape change
See also human osteology and faunal remains and forensic archaeology.
More information
For further information contact, Nick Bateman, Sophie Jackson, or Chris Thomas, on 020 7410 2200.
Read our environmental archaeology capability statement