Investigation of marine cultural heritage is a developing field. Maritime Archaeology Ltd draws on 18 years of experience gained by the HWTMA in, research and development of approaches and techniques for the investigation, monitoring and management of archaeology under water and in the inter tidal zone.

We have an extensive range of strategic and research based projects that have been or are currently being delivered by MA Ltd. This includes work for heritage agencies, government departments and Universities in the UK and abroad.

Your project may require an innovative approach to assessment or investigation. We enjoy the challenge of ensuring archaeological standards are maintained within the marine archaeological environment while providing the best advice and service to the client.

Project experience and capabilities include:

• The assessment, evaluation, excavation and monitoring of submerged prehistoric landscapes, within the UK and Internationally.
• Shipwreck inspection, survey, sampling, excavation and monitoring.
• From single finds to excavation archives we can undertake or arrange artefact, sample and deposit assessment, analysis and dating.
• Large area based assessments of the marine historic resource in relation to marine development sectors, e.g. Oil and Gas
• Shore line and coastal management studies.
• Utilising heritage data and information to feed into broader marine environmental studies, often involving inter-agency and partnership working and the management of large digital data sets.
• Services for the heritage sector for the development of digital data standards and content and the analysis of information for aspects of marine spatial planning and management.