Archaeological Services

BaRAS has unrivalled knowledge of Bristol having served both the city and the surrounding south-west for over 30 years. With a commitment to delivering work to a high standard, on time, and within budget, our well-rounded professional service to clients includes:

Latest News & Events

The Rex Cinema, Bedminster

In May 2013 BaRAS undertook a building survey of a former cinema in North Street, Bedminster prior, to its demolition. The Rex Cinema was an unusual example of a civilian cinema built during the Second World War.

Archaeology Day School — 22nd June, 2013

This event has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances, so the next event will be a Lunchtime Talk on 18th July, held at St Nicholas Church. See the Archaeology Day School page for further details

Hope Chapel, Hotwells, Bristol

Between 2006 and 2012 BaRAS have been maintaining a watching brief during the conversion of a crypt at Hope Chapel in Hotwells, Bristol, during which 36 burials were uncovered, mostly dating from the period 1788 – 1837

BaRAS 2012 Fieldwork

The 2012 BaRAS roundup provides an insight into the varied work of our archaeological practice over the period of a year, with projects involving fieldwork or full-scale excavations, and covering a variety of site types and historical periods