Archaeology
At Déantán, we provide a comprehensive range of professional services tailored to support archaeologists, museums, and heritage projects. Whether you're an archaeologist with a backlog, a museum planning an exhibition, or a researcher needing post-excavation support, Déantán offers expert, reliable, and tailored services to meet your needs.
Post Excavation Project Management
Post-excavation is a critical phase of any archaeological project, ensuring that excavated material is processed, analyzed, and properly recorded for final reporting and deposition. However, managing post-excavation work can be overwhelming—finds need conservation, soil samples require analysis, specialist reports must be commissioned, and archives must be prepared for deposition. Many archaeologists and commercial firms struggle with time constraints, limited in-house resources, or legacy projects awaiting completion.
This is where Déantán provides expert Post-Excavation Project Management, helping archaeologists and consultancies streamline workflows, meet compliance requirements, and bring projects to completion efficiently.
Excavation Drawings Digitisation
​Precise site plans and section drawings are fundamental to archaeological documentation, offering accurate spatial records of excavation contexts, stratigraphy, and site formation processes. Whether for planning compliance, academic publication, or archiving, these drawings provide essential visual clarity and scientific rigor. At Déantán, we specialize in producing high-quality, professionally drafted site plans and sections that meet industry and publication standards. Our illustrations are tailored to support the work of archaeologists, heritage consultants, and research institutions—ensuring that the spatial story of each site is captured with precision and clarity.
Artefact Processing & Archiving
​Proper artefact processing and archiving are essential for preserving the integrity of archaeological discoveries and ensuring that excavation results are accessible for future research and compliance purposes. However, many archaeologists, consultancies, and cultural institutions struggle with time constraints, storage limitations, and the complex requirements of museum deposition. Déantán offers specialist artefact processing and archiving services, designed to help you manage finds efficiently and meet National Museum of Ireland (NMI) deposition standards.
Artefact Illustration
High-quality artefact illustration is essential for archaeological reports, publications, and museum displays, providing accurate and detailed visual records of finds. Whether for planning compliance, research, or public engagement, professional illustrations ensure that artefacts are documented clearly and scientifically. At Déantán, we specialize in producing meticulously detailed, museum-standard artefact illustrations tailored to the needs of archaeologists, heritage professionals, and cultural institutions.
Archive Assessment Report
​Comprehensive artefact archive assessment is a vital step in the responsible management of archaeological collections, ensuring that finds are catalogued, evaluated, and interpreted in accordance with best practice standards. These assessments provide a clear understanding of an assemblage’s research potential, significance, and curation requirements. At Déantán, we offer detailed archive assessment reporting tailored to the needs of heritage professionals, museums, and researchers. Our reports support informed decision-making and are often used as key components in funding applications, grant proposals, and long-term collections strategies—laying the groundwork for sustainable heritage stewardship.