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.
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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

Press Release: Mark Collard Joins Rubicon Heritage
Big news for Rubicon Heritage to start 2016, as we announce the appointment of Mark Collard. Exciting times ahead! You can read the full details

New Free eBook: A Guide to the Excavations at Love Lodge Farm, Ffairfach, Carmarthenshire
In a continuation of our policy of making reports and publications freely available, we are delighted to share our recently completed ebook, A guide to

The MTSU Center for Historic Preservation & Rubicon– Exciting Times in 2016!
In 2014 Rubicon’s Damian Shiels traveled to Tennessee to deliver a keynote lecture on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin.

Early Edinburgh: New Work at Medieval Bridgend
We have previously charted our community archaeological work based around the possible medieval chapel site at Bridgend in Edinburgh (see here). Another phase of archaeological

Archaeology 2025 Focus Groups
The Discovery Programme have asked us to spread the word about the Irish Archaeology 2025 Strategy Project, which has a number of focus groups coming

Industrial Archaeology From The Air: Hafod Ironworks, Morfa, Swansea
We have recently been carrying out substantial archaeological excavations at the former site of the Hafod Ironworks in Morfa, Swansea. The works operated from the

Press Release: Results of Geophysical Survey at Site of Possible Spanish Armada Mass Grave
In July 2015 the San Marcos Project and Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd conducted a geophysical survey at the site of Tuama Na Spainneach, Spanish Point,
Rubicon’s New Dublin Office
We are delighted to have added a fifth office to the Rubicon Heritage group, based in Dublin. The premises will be manned by our long

Excavating Medieval Buttevant: Some Archaeological Images
Rubicon Heritage are currently conducting a major medieval excavation in the town of Buttevant, Co. Cork. The dig is being carried out for Priority Construction

Rubicon Heritage Flickr Page
As part of our ongoing process of dissemination we have revamped and relaunched the Rubicon Flickr Page. We will be regularly expanding and adding to

Rubicon Appointed Archaeologists for Luas Cross City Scheme
Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd are delighted to announce their appointment by Sisk Steconfer Joint Venture Utilities Limited as the archaeological contractors for the Infrastructure Works

A New Addition to Our UK Support Team
We are delighted to welcome back Claire Shepherd to the Rubicon team. Claire takes up the position of Business Support Manager in the UK, based

Rubicon at the Landscape Survey Group Conference, Shrewsbury
The annual conference of the Landscape Survey Group will be taking place on Friday 18th September and Saturday 19th September in Shrewsbury. Rubicon’s Enda O’Flaherty

Space and Settlement in Medieval Ireland
Hot of the press at Four Courts is the new Space and Settlement in Medieval Ireland, edited by Dr. Vicky McAlister of Southeast Missouri State

Two Days, Two Rubicon Book Launches
Last week was a major one for Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd, as two archaeological monographs showcasing our work with the National Roads Authority were published.

New Rubicon Project Manager in Wales
Rubicon are delighted to announce the recent appointment of a new permanent staff member in our Cardiff office, where Dave Gilbert joins us as a

In Search of Soldiers & Sailors from the Spanish Armada
We recently announced that we are going to be teaming up with the San Marcos Project in Co. Clare to carry out a geophysical survey

Remembering the Irish of the American Civil War at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Iveagh House
Since 2012 the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs have hosted a series of commemorative lectures, with the purpose of recalling significant events in Irish history.

New Rubicon UK Project Supervisor
Rubicon are pleased to announce that Callum Allsop has joined the Rubicon Heritage (UK) Ltd team. Callum is appointed as Project Supervisor and is based

Two New Rubicon NRA Archaeology Monographs
We are delighted to announce that the National Roads Authority is publishing two new archaeological monographs which showcase our work on the M7 Carlow Bypass,

New Rubicon UK Project Officer
Rubicon are delighted to announce that Dan Miller has joined the Rubicon Heritage (UK) Ltd team. Dan takes up the position of Project Officer, and
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