Data Recovery/Site Mitigation - Phase III Archaeological Investigations
Hardlines Design Company (HDC) has conducted archaeological data recovery projects on a number of important sites, ranging from Middle Woodland campsites to nineteenth-century industrial complexes. Mitigation through data recovery involves many techniques, such as:
- Mechanical stripping of topsoil to expose cultural features in subsoil
- Extensive test unit excavation based on Phase II results
- Feature excavation
- Recovery of soil, pollen, and 14C samples
HDC has extensive resources for fielding an experienced crew and performing detailed analysis of samples recovered from excavation, including artifact analyses, flotation of soil samples, and data-rich map production. HDC maintains productive relationships with specialists in floral analysis, 14C sample processing, and other fields in order to produce quality data. Final reports of excavations include extensive discussion and interpretation of the results of field and laboratory work in appropriate cultural and regional contexts. HDC archaeologists are committed to presenting the results of data recovery projects to the professional archaeological community and the public at large.
HDC archaeologists are active members of the Society for Industrial Archaeology (SIA). Please see the link below for more information on this organization.
