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New Vacancy
NEW VACANCIES: An Environmental Assistant and Environmental Trainee are required.
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NPA and Appleby Archaeology Group
NPA will be undertaking archaeological evaluation in collaboration with Appleby Archaeology Group at the Druidical Judgement Seat earthwork (Brackenber Moor, near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria) as part of NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK.
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Fieldschool 2008 underway
The 2008 fieldschool at Historic Dilston has now been underway for 4 weeks, exploring and excavating the Jacobean Range and buried remains of the medieval hall north of the castle...
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Welcome to North Pennines Archaeology Ltd
We are one of the premier contract and research archaeology units working throughout the United Kingdom
North Pennines Archaeology Ltd is an established archaeological contracting consultancy based at the heart of the picturesque North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. NPA offers a full range of professional archaeological and Cultural Heritage services. Our fully trained staff, with backgrounds which include Industrial, Landscape, Roman and Environmental Archaeology are highly equipped to undertake the identification, evaluation, management and conservation of all forms of Cultural Heritage.

We have a growing reputation for high quality, objective and client focused results in a highly competitive field. We work closely with clients and curators and are committed to professional integrity, maintaining high archaeological standards.

The company operates throughout the United Kingdom, undertaking a range of archaeological services from small scale watching briefs to large scale urban excavations, for a broad range of clients from Commercial Developers and National Heritage Agencies to private individuals.

We are also part of the North Pennines Heritage Trust, which was founded in 1987 to enhance and conserve the historic environment. We maintain close relationships with the Trust as part of our commitment to education and social enterprise, helping people to become engaged with the Cultural Heritage and we welcome public participation in archaeological projects and provide advice and training to those who wish to enter the world of consulting archaeology.

Our services include: Excavations and Field Evaluations, Watching Briefs, Desk Based Assessments, Landscape Surveys, Building Recording, Environmental Archaeology, Project Management and Consultancy. We also have an extensive network of specialists where additional expertise is required to ensure the highest standards of assessment and conservation are maintained.

 

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  Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre, Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3PD
Tel 01434 382045 (U.K.) +44 1434 382045 (Outside U.K.) Fax (01434) 382294. Email: info@nparchaeology.co.uk.


 
     
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The Cumberland News
"Treasure Trove is found in Cumbria"
14/09/2007
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