Heritage Consulting
Indigenous Heritage
Indigenous Field Surveys & AssessmentIndigenous site survey and assessment is Access Archaeology’s particular speciality, and we prepare professional reports to the standards and format of the jurisdictions in which we work. • Surveys for Indigenous heritage in green fields developments• Landscape analysis and predictive modelling• Site identification and recording• Site significance assessment• Management recommendations• Site condition assessment• Regional heritage surveys• Digital information capture through mobile GIS .
Indigenous Test & Salvage ExcavationOur personnel are specialists in archaeological test and salvage excavation. We have completed projects ranging from small shovel test pit programs to extensive salvage excavations on Indigenous sites.Test and salvage excavation can be time consuming and expensive. The personnel of Access Archaeology have developed ways of making excavation of open sites more efficient. This is achieved notably through the use of mechanical excavation and processing of excavated deposit.Access Archaeology undertakes;• Excavation method development;• Preparation of test excavation and salvage reports;• Application for permits for archaeological excavations;• Hand and mechanical excavation; • Low level aerial photography using registered drones
Indigenous Test & Salvage ExcavationOur personnel are specialists in archaeological test and salvage excavation. We have completed projects ranging from small shovel test pit programs to extensive salvage excavations on Indigenous sites.Test and salvage excavation can be time consuming and expensive. The personnel of Access Archaeology have developed ways of making excavation of open sites more efficient. This is achieved notably through the use of mechanical excavation and processing of excavated deposit.Access Archaeology undertakes;• Excavation method development;• Preparation of test excavation and salvage reports;• Application for permits for archaeological excavations;• Hand and mechanical excavation; • Low level aerial photography using registered drones
Historic Heritage
Historical Research, Field Surveys & Assessment
Access Archaeology can undertake all aspects of Historic and site survey and assessment including:• Historical research into tenure, land use and predictive modelling• Surveys for Historic heritage in green fields developments• Site identification and recording• Site significance assessment• Management recommendations• Site condition assessment• Regional heritage surveys
Historical Archaeology Test & Salvage Excavation Access Archaeology can undertake archaeological excavation for historical sites, specialising in those sites occurring in a rural context. Our personnel have completed extensive salvage excavations on historic sites in NSW and ACT, followed by attendant detailed artefact analysis and site documentation. • Method development and implementation.• Excavation report preparation.• Familiarity with obtaining permits for archaeological excavations.• Hand and mechanical excavation
Historical Archaeology Test & Salvage Excavation Access Archaeology can undertake archaeological excavation for historical sites, specialising in those sites occurring in a rural context. Our personnel have completed extensive salvage excavations on historic sites in NSW and ACT, followed by attendant detailed artefact analysis and site documentation. • Method development and implementation.• Excavation report preparation.• Familiarity with obtaining permits for archaeological excavations.• Hand and mechanical excavation
Artefact Recording and Analysis
We are able to undertake detailed analyses of Aboriginal and historic artefacts.• Detailed stone artefact measurement and analysis, • Detailed refitting analysis on Aboriginal stone tools• Historic artefact analyses• Assessment of significance of artefact assemblages
Expert Review and Testimony
Doug has provided expert review services, expert reports and expert witness services for court proceedings in a number of Australian jurisdictions. Make contact to discuss your particular circumstances.