Cultural Resource Management Cultural Resource Management is a combination of desk-based research and archaeological field survey. This process may identify, record and map known or previously unrecorded archaeological monuments within rural settings and isolated landscapes. These surveys can be used to evaluate the extent of the archaeological resource by compiling an inventory of sites and monuments, recommending conservation strategies and further investigation of selected sites. Upland Surveys These surveys are undertaken within rugged and remote environments such as river valleys, National Parks and mountainous regions. The archaeological resource is widespread within these settings, but largely unknown and mostly unrecorded. Many areas have not been adequately mapped since the earliest Ordnance Survey. Earthsound surveyors perform walk-over surveys using a systematic methodology to better understand upland monuments and landscapes. Once upstanding archaeology or cultural features have been identified, they are recorded in detail, both in terms of physical dimensions, environment and landscape context. Monuments such as animal pens, banks, cairns, ditches, field boundaries, hut groups, mineral extraction sites, sheep dips, trackways and ritual complexes including standing stones and stone circles are often identified as previously unknown areas of activity, achieving comprehensive mapping of the upstanding archaeological remains. Surveys in upland Wales have demonstrated that highly successful (and cost effective) archaeological assessments can map areas formerly unexplored by archaeologists: Over two years archaeological surveys in upland Wales have identified 418 sites and monuments, 95% of which were previously unknown, completely re-mapping the archaeological resource. Cultural Surveys Ireland's graveyards contain a large amount of local historical and archaeological information. Data such as grave distribution, date and headstone details are not held in the public domain. Earthsound offer a graveyard recording service which produces a comprehensive surveying, mapping and database resource for graves, headstones and tomb remains. A database of graves and religious buildings can be collected and presented in a comprehensive format, which is available for future research. The database can include grave location, orientation, style and inscription details, and building size, location and preservation state. Survey Requirements If you would like to contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can develop a project plan and quotation, it would be useful to have the following information: Size and shape of survey area Purpose of survey Survey location Known archaeology in the survey area Ground conditions - pasture, upland, mountainous, overgrown etc Other useful information such as a map of the survey area Contact Details Earthsound Archaeological Geophysics Prospect House Drumagh Claremorris County Mayo Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 94 936 2228 | Archaeological Geophysics & Geochemistry | Geological Surveys | Environmental Surveys | Topographical Surveys | GPS Setting Out | Waterborne Surveys | Cultural Resource Management | Digital Graphics | Research & Development | Publications & Presentations | Education & Training | Project Management |