We provide end-to-end historical archaeology services, guiding projects from initial assessment and excavation through to interpretation, publication, and public engagement. Our approach combines innovative methodologies and a strong commitment to making archaeology accessible and meaningful to the public.

Our Founder and Director holds a PhD in historical archaeology, maintains an international publishing profile, and serves on the editorial advisory boards of two leading journals in the discipline. Supported by a network of specialist advisors, we have the expertise to manage complex historical archaeology projects from start to finish, delivering high-quality outcomes across every stage.

Our services include:

• Archaeological assessments and impact statements

• Archaeological management and zoning plans

• Archaeological research designs and excavation methodologies

• Site survey, inspections and monitoring

• Testing and salvage excavations

• Post-excavation analysis and reporting

Whether you need guidance on regulatory compliance, innovative excavation strategies, or public-facing interpretation, we bring rigour, creativity, and technical expertise to every project.

Books and publications (select):

Shanahan, M (ed.) 2025. Archaeologies of Food in Australia. Sydney University Press. https://sydneyuniversitypress.com/products/9781761540493

Shanahan, M. & Gibbs, M. 2022. ‘The Convict Huts of Parramatta 1788-1841: An Archaeological View of the Development of an Early Australian Urban Landscape.’ Post-Medieval Archaeology, vol 56, no. 1, 80-96. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00794236.2022.2058758

Shanahan, M. 2015. Manuscript Recipe Books as Archaeological Objects: Text and Food in the Early Modern World. Lexington Books. https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/manuscript-recipe-books-as-archaeological-objects-9780739191927/