Busman’s Holiday Part Two

12 May 2023 | Ambrey Annals

This Easter we were back in Ireland and took in a couple of days on the Dingle Peninsula (Corca Dhuibhne) in County Kerry. This beautiful area is rich in archaeological sites from prehistoric hut circles to promontory forts and early Christian sites, so the perfect...

Why do I have to pay for archaeology and how much does it cost?

19 Apr 2023 | FAQs

Archaeological works have been a part of planning law since 1990. The purpose of archaeological works is to ensure that these irreplaceable remains are not lost to development. Over the last 33 years, thousands of archaeological sites have been recorded ahead of...

What happens if you find human remains?

19 Apr 2023 | FAQs

It is unusual to encounter unexpected human remains in the course of archaeological work, but if this happened best practice guidance would be followed. The remains would initially be left in situ, covered and protected and the local Coroner would have to be informed....

What happens if you find treasure?

19 Apr 2023 | FAQs

It’s very rare to find artefacts of any monetary value on archaeological sites but in the event that any artefacts are encountered that would constitute ‘treasure’ (as defined by The Treasure Act, 1996) Ambrey Archaeology would be obliged to report the find to the...

What happens if you find a Roman villa?

19 Apr 2023 | FAQs

Prior to carrying out archaeological evaluations and archaeological monitoring and recording, the likelihood of encountering a villa or something equivalent is considered, sometimes with the use of a desk based assessment or geophysical survey, with the purpose of...