Ecus will be rebranded as Cura Terrae on the 6th January 2025.

Case studies

Our team works on wide-ranging, complex, and often high-profile projects. Here you can read case studies discussing the work we do, who we work with, and the positive outcomes that we have reached with our valued clients for both the environment and project stakeholders.

Our work with clients

Okehampton – reopening of the Dartmoor Line

We were commissioned by Network Rail to provide ecological services for the reopening of the old Dartmoor Line from Okehampton to Exeter.

Hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage

We were commissioned by gas distribution company SGN to explore the feasibility of hydrogen and associated carbon dioxide storage.

Greenwood Farm – Historic Building Recording

Ecus’s Heritage Team were employed by the National Trust to deliver a Historic Building Recording for Greenwood Farm in Hathersage in the Peak District National Park.

Dunston Hill Archaeological Excavation

Ecus's Archaeology team was commissioned by Persimmon Homes to carry out an excavation on land at Dunston Hill, near Gateshead, in advance of residential development.

Glen Hydro – Allt Mhuic Arboricultural Services

Ecus delivered arboricultural services to support the Allt Mhuic Hydro Scheme, Loch Arkaig, Scotland.

A1 Leeming to Barton: Project overview

Ecus successfully delivered archaeological works on the A1 Dishforth to Leeming Bar scheme, leading CMS JV to continue using Ecus as the contractor for the £400 million A1 upgrade.

Keepmoat Homes – Warren Wood, Landscape Design

Detailed landscape design supporting the full planning application, for a Keepmoat Homes development project.

CEG and Barratt Homes – Arboricultural Support

Specialist arboricultural input supporting the full planning application.

Manchester Metrolink – Ecology Surveys

Ecology surveys and management plan on the Manchester Metrolink network.

Binchester Roman Fort Community Excavation

Ecus Archaeology was commissioned by The Auckland Project to manage a community-led excavation to help further our knowledge of this key site.

Cramlington Archaeological Excavation

We were commissioned to undertake the archaeological excavation of the site by Bellway Homes and Persimmon Homes.

Northumberland’s medieval pottery production

The results of a long-running project associated with the transformation of a former Grade II listed Georgian hall into a holiday-let complex at Lucker, Northumberland, have now been published.