ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HERITAGE SERVICES
Rubicon Heritage provides a full range of archaeological and heritage services to the public and private sectors. We deliver tailored heritage solutions and quality assured management support. We are experienced professionals passionate about the past and its preservation for the future.
Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd
Rubicon Heritage is one of the leading archaeological firms in the Irish Heritage sector. Since 2000 we have provided archaeological advice and support for commercial developers and their agents, local authorities, national heritage organisations and private individuals. Our team offers extensive professional expertise and commercial awareness to ensure the efficient and quality-assured completion of all archaeological projects – no matter the size. Rubicon has a track record of professionalism, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We are committed to delivering premium quality assistance to meet all your archaeological and heritage needs.
Projects
With 20 years’ experience and expertise we lead clients through projects from consultancy to completion. We combine an in depth understanding of archaeology with practical experience of major construction projects. Tailored solutions and expertise ensure that archaeological risks are identified and managed for successful delivery of projects.
Classic Blogs, pre-June 2020

Whisky Galore on the Water of Leith!
A common aspect of the work of Rubicon Heritage is the recording of historic buildings in advance of redevelopment. A recent project on the outskirts

Revealing the Archaeology of the 1798 Vinegar Hill Battlefield
We are currently working in partnership with Earthsound Archaeological Geophysics and Sligo Institute of Technology to finalise the Preliminary Report for the major fieldwork recently

Solar Energy & Archaeology in Ireland
Ireland is in the midst of major investment into solar energy, an important source of renewable power. Rubicon have developed specific expertise in managing the

Rubicon Heritage Celebrate Two Major UK Milestones
We were delighted to mark two major milestones for our UK operations this September. The month saw us reach 150 successfully completed projects, and also marked the point where our

Stephen O’Shea Joins Rubicon Heritage
Rubicon Heritage are delighted to announce a new addition to our team, with Stephen O’Shea coming on board as the company’s new Sales Manager. Stephen’s

Heritage Centenary Sites of Rebel County Cork Book Made Free Online
In 2016 Rubicon were commissioned by Cork County Council to research and write a book on the heritage sites in Co. Cork relating to the

Revealing the Face of Tudor Dublin
In July 2014 archaeologists from Rubicon Heritage, monitoring Luas Cross City Utilities Works for GMC Ltd. on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) uncovered a

Book Launch: Heritage Centenary Sites of Rebel County Cork
We had the privilege recently of undertaking a book project on behalf of Cork County Council to mark the 1916-2016 centenary. Entitled ‘Heritage Centenary Sites

Rubicon at 5: Caught in a Trap-Why Deer needed Suspicious Minds in Early Medieval Ireland
We had our name change five years ago this month, when we became Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd. To celebrate that we are looking back at

Rubicon on Medieval Dead, Yesterday Channel, 7PM
Tonight at 7pm on the Yesterday Channel (Sky Channel 537) the new episode of the Medieval Dead will air, hosted by Dr. Tim Sutherland of the University

Hot off the Press: Above and Below!
Rubicon Heritage is delighted to have work included in the new Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) archaeological publication ‘Above and Below: The Archaeology of Roads and

New Rubicon permanent Cardiff Office open!
Our Cardiff team are delighted to have moved into new permanent premises this month at Ringside Business Park in Cardiff. The new facilities incorporate a

Rubicon Heritage Blog shortlisted for Blog Awards Ireland!
Rubicon Heritage is thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted in the Blog Awards Ireland for the first time! We have been nominated in two

Solar Farm developments and archaeology in Ireland
In recent months the number of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects (or solar farms) being put forward for development in Ireland has increased significantly. Assessing the

The Launch of IBNS
Last week saw the extremely successful launch of the Irish Business Network Scotland at Edinburgh Castle. Attended by Scottish Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop and Irish

The Launch of the Irish Business Network Scotland
Our Managing Director, Colm Moloney, has taken on the role of Chairman of the Irish Business Network Scotland (IBNS) which will be launched tonight in

Bronze Age Barrows in Carmarthen
In November and December 2015 we had an opportunity to excavate an intriguing site at The Limes, Travellers Rest, Carmarthen. The work was undertaken on

Revealing Early Edinburgh: Continuing Work at Medieval Bridgend
Following the news that the community group and charity Bridgend Inspiring Growth have been successful in their Big Lottery funding bid to allow renovations of

Rubicon’s New Tewkesbury Office
We are delighted to announce the opening of our sixth Rubicon Heritage office, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. The team in Tewkesbury will be headed up by

Rubicon Heritage Adopt Skills Passport in UK & Ireland
As part of our continuing commitment to the Continued Professional Development of our teams across the UK and Ireland, Rubicon are pleased to announce that we are

Another Free Archaeology eBook: Guide to the Excavations at Ardreigh, Co. Kildare
We recently made our eBook on excavations at Love Lodge Farm in Carmarthanshire freely available on the website (see here). We are now delighted to
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