MOLA's forensic archaeology team have provided advice and services to police forces in the southeast since 1997. Archaeological specialists frequently deal with fragmentary or burnt material and can obtain useful data from even the smallest remains.
One of our more unsual call-outs, involving a Victorian murder case, can be seen on the BBC website.
How we can help
Services range from the rapid determination of whether bones are human or animal, the location of buried remains, and body recovery using detailed archaeological excavation techniques. Our Head of Osteology, Natasha Powers, is co-author of the national standards and guidance (PDF, 152kb) for the practice of forensic archaeology.
Contact us for:
Human vs. animal bone differentiation
Dating of remains using archaeological techniques and rapid documentary research
Advice and assistance on area searches
Excavation to enable recovery of evidence and human remains
Laboratory analysis of inhumed and cremated bone
Clearly written specialist reports
In the Greater London area, MOLA can usually provide an experienced forensic archaeologist for scene work within 24 hours.
New business enquiries
To make an enquiry about commissioning work, please email newbusiness@mola.org.uk or call 020 7410 2200.
