About us

Our archaeologists after a fantastic open day success at Lochinver © Copyright ARS Ltd 2022
The ARS Ltd team outside Bakewell Church's Norman wall © Copyright ARS Ltd 2022
Our Tyneside office is based at the wind-powered Eco Centre in Hebburn © Copyright ARS Ltd 2018

Archaeological Research Services Ltd is an experienced commercial practice providing a full range of archaeological and heritage services. By offering a complete service we keep costs down and gain efficiencies for our clients through the life-cycle of a project so you can be sure of maximising the value of your investment. We operate throughout the UK from our network of offices and we welcome opportunities to work abroad. Whether you are building infrastructure or houses, establishing a quarry, converting mills or regenerating urban places,  we offer a one-stop shop for dealing with all archaeological and heritage matters. From preliminary advice and assessments to high level consultancy, fieldwork, post-excavation analysis and dissemination, our approach is committed to providing successful outcomes by way of tailor-made solutions geared to the strategic needs of our clients.

We are an efficient organisation committed to investment in our staff, equipment and technology. This means you can be sure of being assisted by skilled, hard-working and motivated staff who take pride in their work, find truly innovative solutions and create value for our clients.

CARD Fund total to date © Copyright ARS Ltd 2023

HELPING COMMUNITY GROUPS WITH RADIOCARBON DATING

We established the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating ‘CARD’ Fund in partnership with the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) to plug the gap which has existed for some time in providing radiocarbon dates for the voluntary archaeological sector.

The closing date for applications is 30th November each year, with decisions made by 31 December of the same year.

“By commissioning ARS Ltd you are directly supporting community archaeology across the UK”

Learn more here about how your community group can apply