Ictis Heritage Research
Researching the past. Understanding heritage.
Independent historical and heritage research for buildings, places, families and communities.
Based in Somerset and working across the South West, Ictis Heritage Research provides professional research, investigation and heritage consultancy for private clients, property owners, organisations and communities.
Ictis Heritage Research is an independent historical and heritage consultancy specialising in research, investigation, interpretation and display.
From uncovering the history of a historic building to tracing a family’s ancestry, researching a landscape or helping communities understand their heritage, we use documentary evidence, historical sources and careful analysis to reveal the stories behind the places and people of the past.
How Can We Help?
Historic and Heritage Investigations
Investigating the history of buildings, sites and landscapes.
Research into historic buildings, properties, sites and landscapes using documentary sources, historic maps, archives and other evidence.
Heritage and Planning Consultancy
Professional heritage research for planning and conservation.
Heritage Statements, Historic Building Recording, assessments and other research supporting planning, conservation and the understanding of heritage significance.
Genealogical Research
Discover the people and stories behind your family tree.
From tracing individual ancestors to researching entire family histories, uncover the people, places and events that shaped your family’s past.
Public History Projects
Bringing history to life for communities and audiences.
Research, interpretation, talks, exhibitions, heritage trails and other projects that make history accessible, engaging and meaningful.
People
Meet The Founder
Alasdair MacIlleathain
Founder, Owner, Researcher
History has always been about more than dates and documents for me. It’s about people, places, and the stories that connect them. As a historian with advanced research degrees, I founded Ictis to help uncover and share those stories through professional research, archaeological investigation, and public engagement. I believe every building, landscape, and family has a history worth discovering, and I am passionate about bringing those histories to life through accessible, carefully researched work.
Why Icits?
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Independent
Research undertaken independently and tailored to each project.
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Evidence Led
Drawing on archives, maps, records, buildings, landscapes and other historical evidence.
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Accessible
Complex historical information presented clearly and meaningfully.
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Personal
Whether you’re an individual, property owner, organisation or community, every project receives a considered and personal approach.
Have a Project in Mind?
Whether you’re researching a historic property, investigating your family history, looking for heritage advice or developing a public history project, we’d be happy to discuss your requirements.
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