City Council Archaeology Unit

Southampton City Council's Archaeology Unit conducts archaeological work in Southampton and the surrounding area.

Contact Details:

Address: Dr Andy Russel, Archaeology Unit Manager, 93 French Street, Southampton.
Postcode: SO14 2AT
Telephone: 023 8063 4906
Email: archaeology@southampton.gov.uk
Fax: 023 8022 2363

Details of service:

Archaeology Unit ImageSouthampton City Council's Archaeology Unit conducts archaeological work in Southampton and the surrounding area on sites of all periods and all types. We undertake field surveys, desk-top assessments, evaluation excavations, watching briefs, monument and building recording, consultancy, research, display work and site presentation.

Services Offered by the Unit

  • Archaeological consultancy and advice
  • Preliminary site assessments
  • Site evaluations
  • Watching briefs on construction sites
  • Small-scale and large rescue excavations
  • Site display schemes
  • Landscape and archaeological surveys
  • Academic and popular publications of research.
  • Graphics and displays


Last updated: 26 October 2006

Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY - email gateway@southampton.gov.uk - tel 023 8022 3855 - minicom 023 8083 2798