Generic brief for an archaeological watching brief or small-scale investigation

Last updated: 1 July 2023

7. Post-excavation methodology

For most watching briefs / small-scale investigations it will be sufficient to complete an illustrated final report for the HER, publish a summary note and deposit the archive (see below).

For projects which have produced results of significant county, regional or national importance, archaeological contractors will need to submit:

  • an illustrated interim report
  • a post-excavation assessment
  • an updated project design

These need to be submitted and approved by the Council Archaeology Service within 6 months of the completion of fieldwork.

Post-excavation analysis and report preparation should proceed in accordance with the agreed updated project design unless subsequent variations are agreed by the Council Archaeology Service.