Archaeological investigation

There’s a simple reason why archaeological investigation is so important on the land we manage. By developing our knowledge of the many archaeological sites, historic structures and cultural landscapes in our care we can understand how best to protect, conserve and present them.

How we go about isn’t always straightforward. Today we use a range of survey techniques. These include low altitude aerial photography and laser scanning technology. Through this we can create detailed records. We combine these with:

• traditional methods of excavation
• written conservation statements
• artistic reconstruction drawings

Like a jigsaw, the larger picture is built up from small pieces of evidence.