UK SICSubclass

UK SIC 72.201—Archaeological research investigations

Subclass · UK Standard Industrial Classification (2026)

Where 72.201 sits

  1. N Professional, scientific and technical activities
  2. 72 Scientific research and development
  3. 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
  4. 72.20 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
  5. 72.201 Archaeological research investigations

What 72.201 includes

  • Development-led archaeology activities, arising from planning and development activity for construction, including the practice of investigating and recording archaeological remains
  • Archaeological excavation for research purposes

What 72.201 excludes

  • Site preparation for archaeological excavation, see 43.12
  • Renovation, renewal, reconstruction and retrofitting of archaeological sites and buildings, see 43.99
  • Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities, not related to archaeological research investigations, see 72.20/9
  • Operation and preservation of archaeological sites open to visitors, see 91.22
  • Conservation and restoration of historical and archaeological assets of all types of materials, whether the assets are movable or stationary, see 91.30

72.201 in other systems

ANZSICAustralia · New Zealand
ICNEAChina
SICUnited States (legacy)

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