Enterprise and Archaeology at Southampton

Commercial archaeology is a significant part of development today. Major infrastructural projects such as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (shown) involve years of work by archaeologists, behind the scenes and in the field.
The Archaeology Department at Southampton University includes nationally renowned specialists at the forefront of research in their fields who also offer commercial services.

CAHO Contracting - Centre for the Archaeology of Human Origins
Palaeolithic archaeology and Geo-archaeology; desk-based assessment, field evaluation, consultancy, post-excavation assessment and reporting, environmental specialist co-ordination and lithic analysis.
Contact: Francis Wenban-Smith
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CAAA - Centre for Applied Archaeological Analyses
Prehistoric ceramics (pottery and briquetage), groundstone objects, animal bones and human remains; contract work and reporting to publication standard.
Contact: Elaine Morris
Centre for Applied Archaeological Analyses






APSS - Archaeological Prospection Service of Southampton
As a unit specialising in archaeological survey we provide services for a wide range of geophysical and topographical surveys in Britain Europe, the Near East and North Africa. We also undertake desk-based assessments, evaluations, excavation, consultancy work and large-scale integrated survey projects. All work results in full archaeological reports including interpretation of the results, written to publication standards.
Contact: Kris Strutt, Sophie Hay
Archaeological Prospection Services of Southampton

Other areas in which Southampton can offer a commercial service include:

• The Archaeological Computing Research Group (ACRG)
• CMA Contracting