ARCHAEOLOGY – Working throughout the UK and Ireland

Headland Archaeology, established in 1996, is a wholly commercial company and one of the largest archaeology firms in Europe supplying services to the UK and Ireland.  We have offices in Edinburgh, Hereford, Bedfordshire and Glasgow.

Although Headland specialises in larger infrastructure and renewables projects, we also offer a comprehensive range of archaeological services, including specialist areas, to a broad spectrum of clients. We know what we are good at and are able to translate this into a client-focussed approach, minimising risk, enabling development, delivering products on time and to budget.

It is possible to balance culture and commerce: we think it is essential

LATEST NEWS

» A close encounter with Hereford's former residents The Cathedral Close project was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and commissioned through the Cathedral. It was undertaken between September 2009 and May 2011 has provided one of the best opportunities to gain a better picture of life and death in Hereford over the last 1000 years. Archaeologists from Headland Archaeology have uncovered some interesting clues from both the human remains within the close and objects buried with them.»» Posted: 09–05–2013

» Eight more skeletons discovered on site of medieval knight's grave Following on from the discovery of a possible medieval knight’s grave during works for the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, eight further individuals have been discovered in close proximity. The burials, which include one adult female and one child skeleton, lie within an old wall foundation. The archaeologists on site believe the group could be from a single family and be evidence of a familial plot.»» Posted: 09–05–2013

» Exciting Bronze Age funerary remains discovered in Fortrose A team of archaeologists from Headland Archaeology have discovered eight cremation burials and two short cists during recent excavations in Fortrose. The 3.6ha plot along Ness Road is to be the site of a new housing development by Tulloch Homes, who are funding the archaeological programme as part of a planning condition set by Highland Council. »» Posted: 03–05–2013