Heritage Detection Australia (HDA) is an emerging client focused consultancy which prides itself on being innovative and solution orientated. The consultancy is comfortable and capable of working in remote and difficult areas without logistical support.
We are passionate about heritage in all its forms …
Tangible and intangible
Historical and pre-historical
Maritime and terrestrial
Indigenous, contact and colonial
Military
HDA supplies ...
Archaeology
Field surveys
Site recording
Logistical planning and support in the field
Community liaison
Archival research
Aboriginal Heritage Agreement advice
Heritage assessment
Conservation and heritage management and planning
Artefact identification, recording, cleaning and conservation
Excavation shoring
Archaeo metal detection is our special field.
HDA is Australia’s leading archaeo metal detection consultancy having pioneered the use of this remote sensing technology on Australia’s most historic sites since 1987. HDA runs master classes on archaeo metal detection for both the private and public sectors.
HDA has created a blog at https://heritagedetection.wordpress.com/
Memberships
Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology
Archaeology Society of Western Australia
Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology
Principals
Bob Sheppard BA Hons Archaeology, GradCertForenAnthro and Honourary Associate Western Australian Museum
Zack Sheppard BA Hons Archaeology, GradCertForenAnthro and Dip. Ed.