Site Preservation Cost Calculator
Estimate conservation cost for an archaeological site based on area, threat level, and preservation method.
Inputs
hectares
ft
$
Results
Total Initial Cost
$38,750.00
≈ 4 years of state college
5-Year Total Cost
$68,750.00
≈ 6 years of state college
Preservation Work$16,250.00
Fencing$7,500.00
Documentation$15,000.00
Annual Monitoring$6,000.00
Cost per m²$7.75
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Site Area, Threat Level, and Low.
- Set Moderate, High, and Critical.
- Adjust Preservation Method, Stabilization (vegetation, drainage) as needed.
- Review Total Initial Cost ($) and 5-Year Total Cost ($).
- Use Preservation Work ($) and Fencing ($) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Site Area
| Site Area | Total Initial Cost | 5-Year Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $347,500.00 | $377,500.00 |
| 35 | $1,160,000.00 | $1,190,000.00 |
| 65 | $2,135,000.00 | $2,165,000.00 |
| 90 | $2,947,500.00 | $2,977,500.00 |
What each input means
- Site Area
- Area of the archaeological site.
- Threat Level
- Level of threat from development, erosion, or looting.
- Preservation Method
- Type of preservation intervention.
- Fencing Perimeter
- Meters of perimeter fencing needed.
- Documentation Level
- Level of documentation before/during preservation.
- Monthly Monitoring Cost
- Cost per monthly site monitoring visit.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersSite Area = 0.5, Threat Level = 2, Preservation Method = 2, Fencing Perimeter = 300 = 6 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total Initial CostTotal Initial Cost38750 = $38,750
- Calculate 5-Year Total Cost5-Year Total Cost68750 = $68,750
- Calculate Preservation WorkPreservation Work16250 = $16,250
- Calculate FencingFencing7500 = $7,500
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