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BaRAS Staff

Introduction to BaRAS

Bristol and Region Archaeological Services was formed in 1992, having developed out of the original field archaeology team attached to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Field archaeologists were first employed by the museum in 1968, at first on a largely temporary basis until the first permanent team became established in the late 1970s.

This background gives the staff of BaRAS an unrivalled knowledge of the history and archaeology of the region, as well as an appreciation of the economics and development needs of the area, which informs every project in which the unit is involved.

The unit is still part of the Museums Service, within the Cultural Services division of Bristol City Council. Since 2000, its offices have been in St Nicholas Church, in the heart of the old city of Bristol.

Our services

As well as desk-based assessments, evaluations and excavations, BaRAS has staff able to carry out building surveys and artefact assessments and reports. In-house expertise in surveying, illustration, and report design and production all contribute to the provision of a well-rounded professional service to developers.

Recent clients

Over the last 12 months we have carried out projects for clients including:

  • Beachside Ltd
  • Bristol City Council
  • Columbia Design and Build
  • Crest Nicholson Ltd
  • David Wilson Homes
  • Forthglen Investments Ltd
  • Lindstrom Investments Ltd
  • Network Rail
  • Newland Homes Ltd
  • Oakhill Group Ltd
  • Redrow Homes Ltd
  • St Mary Redcliffe Church
  • University of Bristol
  • University of the West of England

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Page updated: January 14th, 2005