Independent Heritage Consultants in Unley, South Australia | Commercial and industrial

Independent Heritage Consultants

Locality: Unley, South Australia

Phone: +61 451 364 567

Address: PO Box 60 5061 Unley, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.ihconsultants.com.au

Likes: 231

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Commercial and industrial
• Consultation agency
• Environmental service

25.01.2022 The IHC team recently got together on a gorgeous day at Golding Wines for a relaxed, end of year celebration. Thank you and Merry Christmas to our amazing IHC team, including our interstate colleagues who were not able to attend. Look forward to working with you on some exciting projects in 2019! Also a big thank you to Golding Wines - as usual, the venue, food and service were impeccable! If you ever find yourselves in the Adelaide Hills, this place is worth a visit (not sponsored - we just love them).

25.01.2022 The downside of amazing sites like this culturally modified tree being so visible to the public is occasional acts of vandalism. This beautiful canoe tree was ring barked and unfortunately is almost 85% dead as a result. It was our pleasure to assist with the future management of this tree to ensure it remains with us for much longer!

25.01.2022 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are becoming increasingly useful for archaeologists and heritage professionals. At IHC we have been interested in this technology and its practical applications for some time. UAVs can be used for aerial photography, large format landscape and landform surveys, site identification and recording in difficult to access areas, excavation documentation, mapping, 3-D photogrammetry and thermal imaging. IHC are now using UAVs ...to successfully complement our existing field services - as a bonus they are fun to use! If you are interested in how UAVs can be used in archaeology/heritage there are a number of academic papers recently published on this technology (listed below) or feel free to contact us to discuss! Kreij, A., Scriggignano,J., Rosendahl, D., Nagel, T., and Ulm, S. 2018. Aboriginal stone walled intertidal fish trap morphology, function and chronology investigated with high resolution close-range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle photogrammetry in Journal of Archaeological Science 96:148-161 McClusky, S., McQueen, H., Caley, J., and Stern, N. 2018. Monitoring landscape evolution of the Joulni Lunette at Lake Mungo, Australia. American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2018. Thomas, H. 2017. Some like it hot: the impact of next generation FLIR Systems thermal cameras on archaeological thermography. Archaeological Prospection. Thomas, H and Williams, E. 2019. High resolution terrestrial thermography of archaeological sites. Archaeological prospection. Hill, A. 2013. Archaeology and UAVs: Legal, Ethical and Safe Use of Drones for Archaeological Research in Anthropology News April. Casana, J., Wiewel, A., Cool, A., and Chad Hill, A. 2017. Archaeological Aerial Thermography in Theory and Practice, Advances in Archaeological Practice in Journal of Archaeological Science Vol. 5 Issue. 4.

24.01.2022 A really interesting article on Aboriginal clay ovens and modern attempts to re-create them.

21.01.2022 Happy new year! Were back and what a brilliant archaeological discovery to start the year off with! Hope youre all keeping cool in this extreme heat.

20.01.2022 Please get in touch if this may be of interest - or forward on if you know anyone who may be suitable. Thank you!

20.01.2022 IHC got some great footage of the Great Western Bridge and the Spencer Gulf in Port Augusta recently while carrying out some historical archival recording in the area.

19.01.2022 We are back! Starting the year with a shot from one of our recent heritage surveys - lets hope 2020 has a few more experiences like this!

19.01.2022 Its not every day you see archaeologists at a black tie gala! It was an honour to attend the RAW and Kaurna Nations Gala on Friday night on behalf of Independent Heritage Consultants Thank you to everyone who invited us to come along and congratulations to all who were involved and recognised as committed partners, making a difference and changing lives!

18.01.2022 The next time you find yourself admiring the view across the River Murray - you might want to consider what lies beneath. It is believed that about 77 shipwrecks are located beneath the surface of the River Murray in South Australia. European settlers used the Murray as an 18th and 19th century motorway with barges and paddle steamers connecting small towns and carrying passengers,fruit, wool, wood and livestock. The River Boat trail travels along the South Australian sect...ion of the River Murray from Border Cliffs to Goolwa and across Lakes Alexandrina and Albert. It highlights state heritage listed places and shipwrecks along the river and tells the stories of the people, settlements and vessels of the Murray from the 1850s to the mid 20th century. (Linked below if you'd like to explore further). Photo: State Library of South Australia

18.01.2022 IHC is very proud to have worked with Kaurna Elders and Renewal SA to prepare the Cultural Heritage Management Plan for Lot Fourteen - so wonderful to see such a positive future at this site for the Kaurna people and the wider community.

18.01.2022 Our team has spent the last few days out recording some historic Defence structures in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA). Woomera was set up after World War II as a weapons test site for Australia and its allies. This was part of the Anglo-Australian Joint project which wound down in the 1970s. We are not permitted to show you an image of our project area - but here is a shot taken in the Woomera town centre of retired military equipment charaterising Woomera's military past. For those who haven't been - it is well worth a visit.

17.01.2022 A new look at an enduring research question in Australian archaeology.

17.01.2022 Stay safe and take care of one another in these unprecedented times.

17.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who responded to our expression of interest - we have been overwhelmed with fantastic candidates. We will be working our way through the applications and responding to everyone in the coming weeks. Thank you!

16.01.2022 Introducing the faces behind IHC, Steve and Guad. Here are some photos of us doing our thing in the field over the years!

16.01.2022 You don't need to be an archaeologist to know that it was sad day when this full bottle of beer was misplaced in the dry, dusty desert of South Australia, still with its crown seal intact! These bottles are known as "pickaxe" bottles and were produced by the Adelaide bottle cooperative society. The society was formed in 1897 when a number of brewers, producers and aerated water manufacturers banded together to save money when purchasing new and second hand bottles. When bran...ded bottles emerged in the 1900's the society started to manufacture their own bottles and so the "pickaxe" trademark was born. Bottles like this are extremely useful for archaeologists wanting to date a site, for example in this instance, the crown seal and logo with a set of small hands holding pick axe points to an early 20th century date. Can you work out its exact date?

14.01.2022 Sometimes when researching we find interesting bits of information...for example did you know..... Some scholars believe the origin of the rail gauge can be traced as far back as 2000BC when the Egyptians and Assyrians spaced the wheels on their horse drawn chariots to a standard width. Having a standard width meant that the heels of the horses pulling the chariot did not collide with the carriage. Over time, the wheels wore ruts into the surface of roadways and it was foun...d that progress was made easier by using these ruts to guide the wheels of wagons, which led to deliberately cut ruts; some of which have been found in Mesopotamia. These rail cuts are believed to be the earliest forms of guided "rails" in the world and possibly the precursor to the modern rail. We haven't looked into this in too much depth - but it's a charming theory to explain the invention of the railway gauge!

13.01.2022 There is something very cool about seeing European heritage items from a different angle. This shot shows the wreck of Barge Number 4 or "Old Jeny", located on the bank of the Spencer Gulf at Port Augusta. Old Jeny has a rather varied history. Built in the 1880's, she was used on the River Murray until 1910 when she was purchased by the Adelaide Steam Tug Company to ferry ore between Whyalla and Port Pirie. Then she was used as a transport barge for vehicles crossing the Spencer Gulf before the construction of the Great Western Bridge in 1927. After many years of being submerged at high tide and numerous attempts in the early 20th century to dismantle her - Jeny remains.

12.01.2022 The first craft beers! - "Beer was both a staple of the Mesopotamian diet and an important component of rituals and feasting" - so in other words, not much has changed?

12.01.2022 Well this is pretty cool! South Australias oldest shipwreck has just been found. The South Australian was one of the vessels used to bring free settlers to SA, but was driven ashore in a storm in 1837 and its exact whereabouts remained unknown until now. A very significant heritage find for SA!

11.01.2022 As it is National Archaeology Week, we thought we would share this photo snapped by our team on a recent archaeological survey. Built of hard wood, local stone and tin, it is an excellent example of an early bush hut- not many of these left anymore! What a testament to the durability of Australian hard wood! #2019naw

09.01.2022 Beautiful day and views for our survey team in southern SA today!

09.01.2022 This week is National Archaeology Week - so in the spirit of sharing what archaeologists do every day - we thought we would share a photo captured by some of our archaeologists using an UAV to take pre-excavation aerial shots.

08.01.2022 Interesting article discussing the importance of Daisy Bates' ethnographic recordings and notes on Aboriginal language and how these records are being made accessible to help revive Aboriginal languages today.

07.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone!

07.01.2022 Its hot and dusty work- but a real privilege to help Traditional Owners carefully recover Ancestral Remains. We are so fortunate our wonderful team feel the same way and dont mind going home covered in dust!

06.01.2022 Archaeology and Marvel comics- what isnt there to love? Although not always accurate, archaeology in pop culture can be a form of gateway drug to a real love and passion for the real thing!

06.01.2022 Out this morning to inspect an early South Australian historical deposit found unexpectedly during some preliminary works. Glad to see clients taking an active role in managing European heritage requirements.

05.01.2022 Hello! We have been quiet on the social media front as our team have been busy working away and uncovering more of Adelaides buried heritage. We love working on these historical jigsaw puzzles that slowly reveal the real history of Adelaide.

03.01.2022 Merry Christmas and see you in 2019!

02.01.2022 Beautiful night skies like this are one of the perks of heritage surveys in remote areas. More than makes up for the heat, flies and dust during the day!

02.01.2022 It is National Archaeology Week! - Each state is hosting different heritage and archaeology related events (South Australian events are listed below)- so if youre interested in all things archaeology head on over to www.archaeologyweek.org and see what is happening in your State. Use the hashtag #2019naw so we can see what you get up to!

02.01.2022 Traditional smoking today on site as part of our team work with the Kaurna people on retrieval of Ancestral remains. Smoking is an important part of the burial retrieval and repatriation process as it cleanses the workers and settles the Ancestral spirits who have been disturbed. published with permission from Kaurna elders.

02.01.2022 The amazing photos in the link below are part of the Heritage Snaps competition which invited South Aussies to photograph their favourite State Heritage Places. Definitely worth a look and you can cast a vote for your favourite!

01.01.2022 Archaeological features have a way of enduring. If we had a dollar for every time we were told "there is nothing left, its all been destroyed" we would be very wealthy (!!). For example - look what we recently painstakingly uncovered from beneath one of Adelaide's busiest intersections - an ENTIRE circa.1840's arched bridge made from huge hand hewn stone blocks. Archaeological features can be found in unexpected places and can provide additional information from often incomplete and biased historical records. This image shows the top of the bridge (roadway).

01.01.2022 Today is take your dog to work day- so we thought what a great day to introduce you to the IHC office pooch Chilli (aka the hair bear). He loves walks and lunch meetings and makes everyone in our office smile every day!