Guidance for archaeological projects

Guidance for archaeological contractors

The following guidance is available to download below

  • Regional Statement of Good Practice for Archaeology in the Development Process (Yorkshire, the Humber and the North East Region)
  • Statement and information on our open list of archaeological contractors
  • 5 documents relating to archive transfer to museums in South Yorkshire:-
    • Initiation Form
    • Mid-project agreement template
    • Copyright form
    • Completion form
    • Completion checklist

Standards and guidance

The documents available on this page set out the South Yorkshire Archaeology Service’s standards for archaeological desk-based assessments, building appraisals, archaeological field evaluation and building recording within South Yorkshire.

If you are commissioning such work you may also want to look at our information on 'Seeking a contractor'.

Please contact us if you require further guidance.

Contact Archaeology Service

Howden House
1 Union Street
Sheffield
S1 2SH

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