Stop and report
Work in the immediate area should stop. Your archaeologist will advise on next steps, including notifying the relevant authorities.
Licences
Archaeological excavation of human remains in England normally requires a licence from the Ministry of Justice.
Respectful treatment
Remains are excavated, recorded and analysed with care, and their final treatment follows the terms of the licence.
This guide is general information, not advice for a specific site. Talk to our team about your project.