Wessex Archaeology is an expert in delivering effective solutions to the unique archaeological and heritage challenges encountered by flood and erosion management schemes.
Effectively managing the historic environment
The dynamic coastal and riverine environments threatened most by the effects of climate change are not only a challenge for your design and construction teams; they also present a high and often ill-defined risk from a variety of structural, intertidal or buried heritage assets.
We offer an unparalleled and integrated suite of archaeological and heritage services across all terrestrial, intertidal and submerged environments, delivered by over 300 staff across six UK offices.
Our creative combinations of aerial, terrestrial and marine survey techniques offer a targeted, cost-effective approach which reduces the amount of person-time required in hazardous foreshore environments.
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Engaging stakeholders and communities
We deliver meaningful public engagement activities that connect people with their local heritage and offers impactful social value to communities. Our work helps to develop sense of place and deepens understanding of our shared past.
As an educational charity, we see first-hand the benefits of engaging with heritage. We use heritage and archaeology as a vehicle for delivering wellbeing and educational activities which offer meaningful value to participants.
Let us help you to maximise the opportunities of heritage in leaving a positive legacy for the communities of your FCERM scheme.
Working together towards a sustainable future
We are committed to developing more sustainable practices, helping to reduce carbon emissions and deliver social value within your supply chain.
Creative: Our experts can help to incorporate creative solutions intelligently into the project design at an early stage, to reduce waste and increase efficiency
Targeted: We emphasize non-intrusive, data-driven measures – such as predictive modelling and remote sensing – over full-scale excavation works
Collaborative: We work in partnership with delivery teams to reduce duplication and re-use data, reducing duplication of effort
Adding social value: Through our work, we enhance social capital and deepen understanding of our shared heritage
