We have a proven track record in the management of archaeological projects at all stages from initial planning to publication, operating in line with the guidelines of English Heritage and organisations such as the Institute of Field Archaeologists.
Our field team is one of the most experienced in the area, usually carrying out 20–30 evaluations and excavations a year. We undertake any field work, from trial trenching and “strip, map and record” evaluations, through to more extensive and detailed open area excavations where the destruction of archaeological remains.
We undertake 80–90 standard and continuously-monitored watching briefs in an average year. In most circumstances these fit in around the developer’s timetable, avoiding any delay to the construction process. We are the largest provider of watching brief services in the region.
Humber Field Archaeology was formed in 1996 as a successor to the Humberside Archaeology Unit (established 1975), to act as a professional archaeological consultancy and contracting organisation offering clients an integrated archaeological service on a commercial basis in the former area of the County of Humberside.
It is now a self-financing section of Hull City Council and undertakes work in support of all kinds of proposed developments, grant-funded research and community-based projects.
HFA operate principally in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull and North Lincolnshire, but is increasingly asked to carry out work in the surrounding counties of Lincolnshire, and North, South and West Yorkshire. Work in these and other areas further afield is always considered.
HFA has a dedicated permanent core team, several of whom have over 30 years’ professional archaeological experience, as well as employing temporary site and finds staff both on contracts and on a self-employed basis. Staff vacancies arise from time to time, but we also offer opportunities for volunteers and arrange schools placements.
We will do our best to make sure our clients get the best advice for a cost-effective solution to all their archaeological needs.
The Old School, Northumberland Avenue, Hull, HU2 0LN
