Archaeology at Ecus
Read about the world of an archaeological supervisor, a project officer, or archaeological archivist. We have had one of our experts answer common questions you may have around archaeology, what it is, why it’s carried out and who pays for it.
Here one of our Archaeological Project Officers, Charlotte Britton, explains how archaeological finds can show how children lived throughout history.
Our Archaeology Supervisor, Harry Mixer, describes what a day as an archaeologist working for Ecus looks like, and the highlights of his day-to-day work.
Archaeology news & insights
What is archaeology?
15th January 2024
We had one of our experts answer common questions you may have around archaeology, what is it, why it's carried out and who pays for it.
Don’t Forget the ‘Natural’ Features
20th October 2022
Project Officer Gav Robinson blogs about his archaeological methods and teaching moments.
Medieval archaeology continues to surprise at Berwick dig
23rd February 2022
Medieval archaeological discoveries continue unabated at Berwick Infirmary, with lots of interesting finds and a few mysteries thrown in for good measure.
What is a geophysical survey?
27th March 2023
Alex Schmidt blogs about geophysics in the context of archaeological work, how it works, and how Ecus’s geophysics services could be vital for your development project.
Virol bottle
28th April 2020
This small amber glass bottle was recovered from the excavations near Sheffield and has ‘Virol’ embossed across the sidewall.
Scarborough Ware
28th October 2020
Sherds of Scarborough ware pottery were recovered from our excavations at Scarborough’s Futurist Theatre.
Archaeology projects
Castleward Excavation, Derby (Phase 3b)
In the early months of 2024, Ecus’ Sheffield team undertook an urban strip, map, record excavation at Castleward, Derby. Field work was supervised by Harry Mixer, with the assistance of Chris Warbuton and Dom Heslam.
A coal baron’s castle – Ravensworth Castle
Ecus's Archaeology team provided conservation management, watching brief and survey services to Beaumont Brown Architects.
Dinsdale Moor Iron Works
Ecus Archaeology was commissioned to carry out an assessment of the site, a watching brief during groundworks, and attempt to correlate any recorded physical remains with the historical records.
Dunston Hill Archaeological Excavation
Ecus's Archaeology team was commissioned by Persimmon Homes to carry out an excavation on land at Dunston Hill, near Gateshead, in advance of residential development.
A1 Leeming to Barton: Project overview
Ecus successfully delivered archaeological works on the A1 Dishforth to Leeming Bar scheme, leading CMS JV to continue using Ecus as the contractor for the £400 million A1 upgrade.
Binchester Roman Fort Community Excavation
Ecus Archaeology was commissioned by The Auckland Project to manage a community-led excavation to help further our knowledge of this key site.
Cramlington Archaeological Excavation
We were commissioned to undertake the archaeological excavation of the site by Bellway Homes and Persimmon Homes.
Northumberland’s medieval pottery production
The results of a long-running project associated with the transformation of a former Grade II listed Georgian hall into a holiday-let complex at Lucker, Northumberland, have now been published.
The former McCormick Tractor Factory
Ecus Archaeology carried out a desk-based assessment, followed by a programme of evaluation, building recording and documentary research, on the site of the former McCormick Tractor Factory.
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