Our targeted, pragmatic approach to archaeological works provides an efficient, cost effective solution that can add real value to your scheme.
Creative heritage solutions
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Working in collaboration with our clients from the start of a project, we have an excellent track record in delivering safe, effective solutions to managing the historic environment
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Our targeted, pragmatic approach provides a cost effective solution that can add real value to your scheme
World-class expertise, delivered locally
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With over 40 years of experience, we are the UK’s leading archaeology and heritage company
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Our expert team delivers an unparalleled and integrated suite of archaeological services across all terrestrial, intertidal and marine environments
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With over 350 employees across six offices, we are one of the largest service providers in the UK, giving us the capacity needed to resource large-scale projects
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Our Kent office is ideally situated to deliver to projects in London and the southeast region
Adding social value to your scheme
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We are your collaborative partners in sustainable development – we can reduce duplication and reuse data
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We can help you unlock the potential of heritage as an engagement tool and add value to development projects
Case Studies
Thames Tideway Tunnel foreshore sites
Client: Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd (Tideway)
Sector: Combined sewer
Summary
The Thames Tideway Tunnel is a 25km combined sewer currently under construction. The tunnel will intercept, store and ultimately transfer sewage waste away from the River Thames, and will help cope with London's growing population.
Our work
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Archaeological evaluation of 11 foreshore sites along the River Thames
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Innovative approach whilst minimizing person-time in dangerous environments
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Archaeological field investigation, borehole & auger survey, topographical laser survey and geophysics were used
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Geoarchaeological deposit modelling was used to predict the buried resource and target mitigation for construction phase
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Groundbreaking and successful project in a challenging environment
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Delivered significant public benefit
South Ashford developments (Various sites)
Client: CgMs Consulting Services and Kent County Council
Sector: Residential
Summary
The South Ashford development represents 7,250 homes (2,175 affordable), a 142 hectare public park along with new schools,
a primary healthcare space, play spaces and ecological areas to be protected.
Our work
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Archaeological Investigations in advance of the construction of several thousand homes and infrastructure across south Ashford
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Local expertise from extensive previous work in the area
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Working with clients and contractors minimising risk to programme
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A commitment to minimising health and safety risk
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Added value through community engagement
East Kent Access Road
Client: Kent County Council
Sector: Infrastructure
Summary
Kent County Council’s construction of a new road link, the second phase of the East Kent Access (EKA2), on the south side of the Isle of Thanet provided a rare opportunity to undertake large-scale investigations of this important archaeological landscape.
Our work
- The Oxford Wessex Archaeology (OWA) joint venture project involved over 150 archaeologists
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Undertook a series of excavations, covering 48 hectares, along the 6.5km route of the new road
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The largest archaeological excavation in Britain in 2010
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Wide-ranging programme of community outreach events took place including open days, school visits, roadshows and public talks, as well as the community excavation of one of the Early Bronze Age ring ditches
Get in touch
For general enquiries
- Call us on: +44 1722 326867
- Email us on: info@wessexarch.co.uk
For getting in touch with Mark Williams, Regional Manager for London & South East
- Call Mark on: +443303133541
- Email Mark on: m.williams@wessexarch.co.uk