Environmental archaeology attempts to reconstruct past human environments, economies, diets and lifestyles and the dynamic relationship between our ancestors and the ecological systems in which they lived. It is an important and often illuminating component of archaeological investigation.

Margaret Gowen & Company's environmental archaeology specialists offer advice and practical help on the collection and examination of bio-archaeological remains at all stages of excavation.  

•  Pre-investigation services include research design, sampling strategy, budgeting and the integration of other specialist archaeological work
• On-site services include sample collection and storage
• Post-excavation services include preliminary and full analysis of floral and faunal remains

Wood and charcoal analysis (Lorna O'Donnell BSc)
Plant macrofossil analysis (Ryan Allen BSc MSc)
Insect analysis (Eileen Reilly BA MSc PhD)

The company's environmental archaeologists work in a fully equipped laboratory and have the support of our mainstream archaeologists and IT professionals.