INFRA - ARCHAEOLOGY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Infra is a Joint Venture between Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd and Network Archaeology Limited which was established in 2016. We specialize on delivery of large-scale archaeology projects in advance of infrastructure such as roads and rail. Infra has delivered significant archaeological works on the HS2 project in England, and has also completed extensive archaeological works in advance of the Southend Airport Business Park. Infra pools the resources and extensive experience of Rubicon Heritage Services and Network Archaeology to provide the perfect solution for the delivery of highest-quality archaeology within the context of large-scale infrastructure development.
Treasure trove of British archaeology
Wounded warriors, treasures from afar, rare Anglo-Saxon burials: we’ve been sharing nationally-important findings from our site at Wendover with the national press as well as Dan Snow and History Hit. Infra JV are delighted to have worked with Fusion JV & HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd excavating an Anglo-Saxon cemetery - reported here by Sky News, featuring Infra JV osteologist Rose Calis. |
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Rare Roman wooden figure uncovered by HS2 archaeologists in Buckinghamshire
An rare early Roman carved wooden figure was discovered during work on the HS2 project. In July 2021, archaeologists from Infra Archaeology, working for HS2’s contractor Fusion JV, removed the well-preserved figure from a water-logged Roman ditch in a field in Twyford, Buckinghamshire. As they were investigating at Three Bridge Mill, the team came across what they initially thought was a degraded piece of wood. As they continued to excavate, it a humanlike (anthropomorphic) figure was revealed. The figure, cut from a single piece of wood, stands at 67cm tall and is 18cm wide. |
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RUBICON HERITAGE SERVICES LTDRubicon Heritage Services provides a full range of archaeological and heritage services to the public and private sectors. We deliver tailored heritage solutions and quality assured management support. We are experienced professionals passionate about the past and its preservation for the future.
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NETWORK ARCHAEOLOGY LTDNetwork Archaeology is a leading single-source archaeological service with an established history of delivery on major infrastructure projects with particular expertise in power generation, energy transmission, utilities and transport. We are known for delivering professional support, taking care of the archaeology and enabling projects to keep moving forward.
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OUR EXPERIENCE
Taken together, the two companies in the joint venture have delivered more than 10,000 km of large linear infrastructure-based archaeological projects (roads, rail, pipelines, cables) over more than 20 years, and have completed more than 7,000 individual projects across Britain and Ireland.
Working as Infra on HS2 from 2018 to 2022, we have been responsible for major archaeological works on the HS2 Enabling Works Contract along a 50 km stretch of the route from Great Missenden to Twyford in Buckinghamshire.
Working as Infra on HS2 from 2018 to 2022, we have been responsible for major archaeological works on the HS2 Enabling Works Contract along a 50 km stretch of the route from Great Missenden to Twyford in Buckinghamshire.