Geoarchaeology

Geoarchaeological analysis is carried out under the direction of Dr Martin Bates, with the assistance of Mrs Su Bates. Martin Bates has more than 25 years’ experience of field geoarchaeology on a wide range of sites in both the UK and further afield. Working particularly in the field of contract research for a wide variety of clients, he has produced numerous reports from sites ranging from urban to rural and terrestrial to marine.

Services provided

On-site advice on sequence development and sampling
Palaeoenvironmental analysis
Borehole surveys
Geophysical surveys and geotechnical investigations
Desk-top evaluations
Project management

For further information/advice or quotation in relation to these services, please contact Dr Martin Bates (tel: +44(0)1570 424908;
e-mail: m.bates@lamp.ac.uk)

Terrier drill rig recovering undisturbed samples as part of geoarchaeological evaluation in West Sussex Test pit excavation for sequence evaluation and Palaeolithic artefact recovery in Southampton area