Archaeology
If your company performs excavation work in the community, there may be archaeological material in the ground. Examples include loose objects or shards, as well as a variety of structures and traces, such as waste and embankment layers, mottles or wells. These are valuable. They tell the story of Heerlen's history. To ensure that this history is properly recorded, archaeological research may be necessary. This depends on the location and area combined with the excavation depth.
When is research needed?
The lower limits for conducting archaeological investigations are shown in the table below. Using these lower limits combined with the archaeological value Maps on the data house website , you can determine if archaeological investigation is necessary.
| Value Category | Expectation/value | Lower limit (depth and extent) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National monuments; sites of very high value; legally protected | permit application to the State (RCE) in accordance with the Monuments Act |
| 2 | Sites of very high value | 40 cm -Mv and 100 m² |
| 3 | Areas of high expected value | 40 cm -Mv and 250 m² |
| 4 | Areas of medium expectation value | 40 cm -Mv and 2500 m² |
| 5 | Areas of low expected value | 40 cm -Mv and 10000 m² |
| 6 | No expected value | No duty to investigate |
Questions?
Email us: erfgoedloket@heerlen.nl.