IDPL : Archeology and the effects of explosive remnants of war

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Unexploded ordnance and other remnants of war continue to be a threat to humanity long after wars have ended. Throughout the Great War millions of rounds of small arms ammunition, projectiles, air dropped weapons were used and the threat to archaeologists is definitely there. Many archaeological finds have been in cities, with a lot of these cities throughout the UK, and indeed the world, heavily bombed in the great wars. Many discoveries of archaeological interest have also been unearthed on MOD sites both disused and operational. A lot of ex mod sites are now being sold to developers and as is the case of Colchester England these areas are of great archaeological importance.

The Colchester Garrison site has been in military ownership and usage for the over 100 years and during all this time has been used for the training and accommodation of soldiers including pre deployment training for world war 1 and 2. The MOD has recognised and accepted that there is a possibility of unexploded ordnance being unearthed. There are many places like this worldwide. There are many ongoing conflicts in the world and some are in areas of scientific interest.

There are archaeologists whose main interests lie in the Great War periods and the threats here are obvious :

Small arms ammunition
Pyrotechnics
Mines
Grenades - both hand and rifle
Mortar ammunition - in its many forms
Projectiles
Air dropped weapons

And the list goes on.

IDPL has a lot of experience working with archaeologists, TV production companies and museums both home and abroad, and are fully aware of the importance of preservation of the sites and finds. Our services available to this specific clientele range from sub ground and sub sea survey, through mitigation procedures to site specific safety briefings.

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