Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment

Stage 1 and Stage 2 archaeological assessments are used to determine the likelihood of any archaeologically significance at a property, through the use of extensive ploughing, digging, and before all that, research. These stages are both crucial in uncovering archaeologically relevant materials and remains, but a Stage 3 archaeological assessment is what will ultimately uncover the full picture that is present at your property. At Toronto Archaeological Consulting, we provide a Stage 3 archaeological assessment service to help expose full-scale archaeological sites in soon-to-be developed properties across the Ontario region – and we have total confidence that we have the means and the expertise to uncover anything that is so far undiscovered. Below, we’ll tell you more about the Stage 3 processes and procedures that will take place, and just why this stage is considered such a big deal. To arrange a consultation or to have any doubts dispelled, get on the phone to our customer service representatives today.

Understanding Stage 3

If you find yourself in the midst of a Stage 3 archaeological assessment, it’s because the Stage 1 and Stage 2 archaeological assessment procedures gave significant reason to believe that there might be something historically relevant at your property. Stage 3 represents the various site-specific assessments and testing that will need to take place to uncover what’s present at the site. The idea is to locate the archaeological site precisely, and to develop as detailed a picture as possible about what’s present. A number of processes need to be carried out to make this possible.

Assessment Procedures

We’ll carry out a number of tests and assessment procedures to determine what’s present at your property. We’ll be looking for an intact substructure – including, but not limited to foundations, root cellars, and posts – as well as any other archaeological materials or deposits. As we compile and assemble the artifacts and relics that are situated on your property, we’ll begin to have a greater understanding of the cultural significance of the archaeological site that’s been discovered.

Specialised Information

There is a wealth of historically significant materials and sites across Canada, and more specifically, Ontario – and a Stage 3 archaeological assessment is a wonderful way to uncover whether a property has anything of interest. By carefully sifting through the material at your property and discovering everything present, we’ll be able to find out the age of the site, the cultural affiliation of the remains, and the historical significance of it more generally.

Background Research

Once we’ve exposed some of the materials and remains found in the property, additional background research is usually advisable to get the fullest picture possible. Records denoting early settlement maps, manuscripts, diaries, Aboriginal communities, commercial directories, and all sorts else can be incredibly useful for contextualising the materials that we’re dealing with. As we come to the close of Stage 3, we should have a complete understanding of what we’re dealing with, giving you a much better comprehension of how you’ll need to move forward from this point.