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Cultural and Historic Environment

The Water of Leith, a small creek, running through a historic village in Edinburgh, Scotland

Tetra Tech provides expert archaeology and heritage services to help clients navigate planning, protect cultural assets, and realise sustainable development outcomes.

Our cultural and historic environment specialists help clients understand and manage the archaeological and heritage implications of their projects. From early-stage assessments to complex investigations, we support responsible development that respects the historic environment.

We combine deep sector knowledge with a commitment to sustainability and regulatory compliance. Our expertise covers terrestrial, coastal, and marine contexts, enabling clients to meet planning requirements and safeguard valuable cultural heritage.

Archaeological Consultancy

Our consultancy services guide clients through the heritage aspects of planning and development, balancing progress with protection.

  • Baseline appraisals and desk-based assessments
  • Heritage and archaeology chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
  • Heritage Statements and Settings Assessments
  • Expert witness support

Fieldwork and Surveys

We deliver robust archaeological investigations to meet planning conditions and deepen understanding of cultural assets.

  • Geophysical and topographical surveys
  • Watching briefs and trial trench evaluations
  • Excavation and post-excavation analysis
  • Artefact and ecofact assessment

Built Heritage Services

Our heritage experts help manage change to the built environment while preserving its historic character.

  • Listed building appraisals and significance assessments
  • Historic building recording (Levels 1–4)
  • Conservation management planning
  • Advice on repair, restoration, and reuse

Marine and Coastal Heritage

We provide sector-leading insight for projects affecting submerged and intertidal archaeology.

  • Maritime archaeological assessments and recording
  • Coastal erosion monitoring
  • Support for offshore energy and infrastructure
  • Integration with marine planning and licensing

Connect with us. Reach out to our experts in the UK and Europe.

Our featured cultural and historic environment highlights

Close up view looking over ground-mounted solar panels against a blue sky

Securing Permissions for Middlefield Solar Farm

Aerial view of a town centre showing a central tree-lined road with modern office buildings on either side interspersed with older buildings and a church with a tall spire

Transforming Boston Road Redevelopment

A view across parkland and trees to a city skyline with gothic towers and church spires, lit by shafts of sunlight breaking through storm clouds

Securing Consent for Affordable-Led Housing at Littlemore Park, Oxford

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