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York Osteoarchaeology is specialised in the excavation, processing, analysis, reporting and publication of human remains.

It is the largest independent osteoarchaeological company in the UK.  

To request our services you can email: malinholst.yoa@gmail.com

or to find out more & general enquiries email:

enquiries.yoa@gmail.com

We provide professional osteological services to archaeological contractors and academic institutions:

  • Advice for pre-contract planning

  • On-site consultation

  • Assessment of burials in situ

  • Excavation, lifting and processing of burials

  • Osteological and palaeopathological analysis

  • Analysis of inhumed and cremated human remains

  • Integration of results with the archaeological context

  • Research and comparative analysis

  • Reappraisal of existing collections

  • Preparation of exhibitions and museum displays

  • Presentation of results in reports, publications and lectures

  • Additional research using biomolecular analyses