Archaeology Somerset

Somerset Archaeological Services is an independent practice specialising in archaeology and the historic environment.


We offer a wide range of services to cover all aspects of archaeological work. This can range from a desk-based assessment looking at the historical background and archaeological potential of an area through to large-scale open-area excavation.


Our archaeology services include:
•Archaeological monitoring
•Recording and evaluation
•Field walking
•Landscape surveys
•Desktop assessments
•Church archaeology
•Heritage advice
•Excavation
•Historic building recording
•Geophysical survey
•Watching brief
•Metal detector surveys
•Archaeological photography
•Low altitude aerial and elevated mast photography


We work in accordance with current national professional guidelines and are committed to maintaining high standards for all types of archaeological projects, delivering a quality services to our clients throughout Somerset, Devon, and Dorset.


All works undertaken is in accordance with the standards and guidelines set by the Institute of Field Archaeologists


Contact us for further information or a quotation.

Low-level Aerial Photography

We offer a high quality low-level aerial photographic service. We use hi-tech cameras and 8 metre (26ft) high telescopic masts to produce excellent photographs taken from an elevated position.

Our low altitude elevated mast photographs can also be used in any number of ways outside of our more usual heritage and archaeology sectors. These areas might include property marketing, agriculture, planning applications, promotional materials, event and show photography, insurance claims and road safety campaigns, and indeed anywhere where there is a need for an image from somewhere other than ground level.

Geophysical surveys

Geophysical surveys are a cost-effective survey technique used to obtain non destructive environmental information from the sub-surface. Contact us for further information or to arrange a survey anywhere in the south-west of England.

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History and Archaeology Somerset

Free, no obligation estimates for all types of archaeological work from metal detecting to full archaeological excavation of part or all of a site.

We work in accordance with current national professional guidelines and are committed to maintaining high standards for all types of archaeological projects, delivering a quality services to our clients throughout Somerset, Devon, and Dorset.

All works undertaken is in accordance with the standards and guidelines set by the Institute of Field Archaeologists

Somerset Archaeological Services

Somerset Archaeological Services

Somerset Archaeological Services is an independent practice specialising in archaeology and the historic environment.


We work in accordance with current national professional guidelines and are committed to maintaining high standards for all types of archaeological projects, delivering a quality services to our clients throughout Somerset, Devon, and Dorset.



Contact us for further information or a quotation.

Metal Detection Service

Metal detection is a useful survey technique that can provide dating and evidence of former land-use. We carry out metal detector surveys to specific project designs that meet the aims and objectives of the client.

Consistency and experience are major factors when carrying out metal detector surveys. In addition accurate surveying is essential for a proper analysis of finds and this is achieved through referencing using GPS.

Generally ferrous and/or non-ferrous items are collected from the topsoil in order to gain maximum information from a site. Our metal detector surveys can include finds conservation and X-ray analysis where necessary.

Contact us for further details.