Monument Vandekerckhove
Archaeological Examination
A great part of our heritage is currently underground in the archaeological patrimony. There has been a continued human presence in Flanders for the past 11,000 years and traces of this have been left in the ground. These hidden treasures are getting under continuously increasing threat due to our densely populated area, and as a result Flanders has never enjoyed the attention it should be getting, contrary to our neighbouring countries. The treaty of Malta (1992), the policy declaration of the competent Flemish ministry and the bill for a new Monuments Act, should ensure that our archaeological heritage can be provided with better protection.
Monument Vandekerckhove is currently working on implementing these acts and ideologies in practise. Steps are currently being taken to establish our own archaeological division with a team of various experienced archaeologists who will ensure that big and small projects are completed correctly This crew will be responsible for all steps involving archaeological inspections. This includes preliminary studies in the office (historical studies) or on the actual terrain (prospecting the field, drilling and digging test trenches), complete archaeological excavation, processing of discoveries and reporting and finally publication.
General archaeological advise and site guidance are also included with their responsibilities. All projects are to take place in close consultation with the authorities and other archaeological parties, with a view to better informing the public at large.
To summarise, we offer quality scientific investigations within a predetermined period and at competitive prices, with complete logistical support and quick and well-organised reports.
Recent excavations at Veemarkt in Kortrijk and the site at the Deltapark industrial terrain (bordering Kortrijk-Harelbeke) are among the largest excavations of this kind ever and that serves as proof of our prominent position in the rapidly developing archaeological market in Flanders
