Heritage Preserved
Protecting the historic environment through recording, publication and archiving.
Archaeology that keeps projects moving…
Providing professional, evidence‑led archaeological services that help development, construction and infrastructure projects move forward with confidence.
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Our impact
As a charitable trust, CAT combines commercial delivery with social value, sustainability and public benefit. Alongside supporting development, CAT invests in community engagement, volunteering, education and the long-term preservation of local heritage.
What we do
From land acquisition and planning through to construction and post-excavation, CAT provides clear, proportionate archaeological advice that helps reduce risk, avoid delays and keep projects moving.
Early intervention
Feasibility advice, desk-based assessments and planning support
Site investigation
Evaluations, trenching, surveys and archaeological fieldwork
Practical solutions
Mitigation, excavation, watching briefs and planning discharge
Analysis and reports
Post-excavation, specialist analysis and technical reporting
Lasting value
Publications, archive deposition, outreach and community engagement
Keep your construction project on track
CAT works alongside your team from the earliest stages of a project, helping to identify archaeological constraints early, reduce uncertainty and avoid delays during planning and construction.
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Trusted by developers, contractors and consultants
“Canterbury Archaeological Trust provided clear advice from the earliest stages of the project and helped us discharge planning conditions without delay.”
Jonathan Taylor,
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Surveying DBA
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