It is ironic that soil and sediments are the material that archaeologists spend their life excavating through, yet few fully appreciate the interpretative power they have; even interpretation following a simple site visit can re-write the framework of archaeological discoveries and past communities. I have spent over 25 years recording and interpreting soils, sediments, colluvium and hillwash and providing their archaeological relevance and significance.

Use Mike Allen to help you understand your site in its local topographic, geographic and landscape context

• Geoarchaeological Fieldwork
• Field description and interpretation
• Sampling
• Auger programmes    - Images 4 & 5  augering – erosion
• Test pitting
• Soil and sediment mapping
• Watching briefs