The Soho foundry was first established at this location in the early 1860s, and continued operating in various incarnations until its final demolition in the early 20th century. The site is representative of an important industry in early Melbourne, and the site of the Soho foundry is currently the only example of an entire 19th century foundry footprint that has been subject to archaeological assessment and excavation in Melbourne. Qu.A.C. were excited to collaborate with Reeds Consulting on this project, who used photogrammetry to create 3d impressions of parts of the site. Qu.A.C. also invited Dr Herries of the Australian Archaeomagnetism Laboratory & La Trobe University Archaeophysics to undertake some archaeomagnetic sampling of bricks found within the former foundry complex... Welcome to Qu.A.C. Archaeology and Heritage. Qu.A.C. archaeologists and historians provide Quality Archaeological and heritage Consulting services Australia wide. Our consultants bring to your project..
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