Archaeology
Conservation Services carries out conservation assessments under English Heritage guidelines
'Management of Archaeological Projects II' (MAP II) for Archaeological Units. Work covers
the following:
- Conservation Statements for Project Designs, Methods Statements and Schemes of Investigation
- Preparation of risk and COSHH assessments
- Lifting objects on site
- Radiography
- Photography, Microphotography
- Soil Block Excavation
- Isolation of and identification organics, preparation for specialist examination
- Assessment and costing for further stages
- Post-ex conservation
- Preparation for drawing
- Preparation for display
Portable Antiquities Scheme
Conservation Services treats objects found by metal detectorists which have been reported under the
Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). The PAS encourages reporting of all antiquities found through
casual discovery by metal detectorists, building contractors and the general public. This is
a National scheme funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund where finds are recorded and entered onto
an internet accessible database for reference and research. To find your local Finds Liason
Officer (FLO) see our Links page.
While the reporting of antiquities under the PAS is purely voluntary, items which may qualify as
Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996 should be reported to the local Coroner within 14 days of
discovery. If in doubt consult your local Museum, Archaeology Service, Conservation Services or
your Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liason Officer.
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