Critical Risk 5 Health and Safety Toolbox - trenches and excavations

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document which outlines how to work safely in trenches and excavations, created to discuss with site staff at on-site "toolbox talks".

A Brief Foray into Romano-British Archaeology

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Archaeologists are often faced with the question of what happens to artefacts after an excavation is complete? As is the case for a lot of excavations, artefacts can find themselves housed in museums. This centuries old institution found its beginning … Continue reading →

Dewatering Guideline

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A formal guideline to dewatering.

Resource Consent

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An example of a resource consent for dewatering.

Best practice paper: Dewatering

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A paper which aims to establish consistency of dewatering practice.

Dewatering 101: A process to lower groundwater

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A poster which outlines the dewatering process.

Well-grounded solution to soggy sites

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A document which describes best practice for dewatering guidelines.

Oh, you pretty things!

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Today for your viewing pleasure, we present a selection of interesting, unusual and aesthetically pleasing ceramics from Christchurch sites. Enjoy! Jessie Garland References Adamson, J. & Bader, H-D. 2008. Archaeological Excavation Report on the Street Homestead, Penrod Drive, Bell Block, &#8...

2017: The year that was

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

Yet another year gone! It’s been a strange one, out there in the world, but here at Underground Overground it’s been a year of excavation, discoveries, stories and all things archaeological. In the proper spirit of history, let’s take a … Continue reading →

The Risky Business of Exporting Beer in the 19th century.

Articles, Christchurch uncovered

During excavations under the floor of a house in Akaroa, we found a large assemblage of labelled bottles. Labelled bottles are always an exciting find, firstly because they tell us what the bottle held at the time of its disposal, … Continue reading →