Archaeological Prospectors

Geophysical Surveys

Aerial Archaeology

Archaeological Surveys and Excavation

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Archaeological Prospectors is a full-range contracting company working mainly in archaeology.

The application of geophysics to archaeology has been around since the 1950’s.  Using different instruments to detect changes in the earth’s magnetic field and resistance values, archaeological geophysics can detect and map buried features. 

With the ability to survey up to 4000m2 a day, geophysical surveys can map sub-surface features, thus focussing efforts in the field and greatly reducing both costs and destruction to archaeological sites.

Archaeological Prospectors employees are trained in the use of resistivity, magnetometry, ground-penetrating radar, aerial photography for the detection of archaeological sites and all aspects of traditional archaeological survey and excavation.  We find that for most applications, our magnetometer will detect and map most features effectively, although the most appropriate techniques will be used.

Since our establishment in 2001 we have been providing services in shallow geophysics with applications in archaeological prospection, engineering, environmental impact assessments and underground utility mapping.  Our services also include landscape surveying, GIS modelling, pedestrian surveys, testing and excavation.


Our Mission

Providing a full range of quality archaeological services for research, government and cultural resource management.


Company Profile

Archaeological Prospectors employees are trained in the use of resistivity, magnetometry, ground-penetrating radar and aerial photography for the detection of archaeological sites and all aspects of traditional archaeological survey and excavation.  Archaeological Prospectors is capable of completing projects of any size, from background research and GIS-based predictive modelling all the way through to full-scale excavation and report production.

Archaeological Prospectors employees are members of the Canadian Archaeological Association, Aerial Archaeology Research Group, New Brunswick Archaeological Society, the University of New Brunswick's Geoarchaeology Research Group and the International Society for Archaeological Prospection.


Contact Information

Please feel free to contact us by any method with your questions or comments:

Telephone
(506) 461-6626
Postal address
Archaeological Prospectors
PO Box 20042
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 6Y8
Canada
Electronic mail
General Information: [email protected]
Webmaster: [email protected]

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