Cemetery Grounds Validation

Locate original and unmarked burial grounds with confidence.

Can't find your lost Potter's Field — or didn't know you had one? We explore the grounds systematically and scientifically, identifying areas of interest that may be suspected, unmarked burial grounds.

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Cemetery grounds assessment in progress

Discover what the records lack.

Potter's Field identification

Locate lost or undocumented Potter's Fields and historical burial areas that are no longer visible on the modern landscape or are absent from existing records.

Unmarked burial ground assessment

Assess small and large cemeteries for unmarked burial areas to support stewardship, informed planning, and responsible land management.

Boundary and extent validation

Define the likely extent of burial grounds so stakeholders can manage access, maintenance, and future development with confidence and care.

Maps and documentation

Clear deliverables that communicate findings, support institutional archives, and give your organization something to build on over time.

Cemetery grounds field assessment in progress

From records to recommendations.

01 Review

Gather available cemetery history, plot information, archival records, and site constraints before any field work begins.

02 Survey

Conduct on-site observation and apply appropriate field methods to identify indicators and areas of likely burial activity.

03 Map

Develop clear mapping and summary outputs that document findings and communicate the extent of validated burial areas.

04 Recommend

Provide practical guidance for next steps — whether that's preservation planning, follow-on survey, or record integration.

Looking for a lost burial ground?

Share what you know about the cemetery and what you're trying to confirm. We'll recommend an efficient path to validation and documentation.

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