Discover the stories hidden in buildings, landscapes, and communities.
Historical research, heritage interpretation and public engagement across Somerset and the South West.
How Can We Help?
Building Histories
Discover the story of your home or historic building through detailed archival research and site investigation. We uncover its development, occupants, the story, and the evidence still visible today.
Site and Landscape Investigations
Explore the history of gardens, landscapes, estates, farms, and archaeological sites through expert historical research. Our investigations reveal how places have changed and why they matter.
Genealogical Research
Trace your family history using historical records, archives, and census returns. Whether exploring a single ancestor or an entire family tree, we help bring your past to life with added historical context.
Research Commisions
Commission bespoke historical research tailored to your project, publication, organisation, or personal interest. Every investigation is carefully researched, clearly presented, and supported by reliable sources.
Public History
Helping communities connect with their local heritage through accessible and engaging history projects. From exhibitions to village guides, we make the past meaningful for everyone.
Public Talks
Engaging talks and presentations covering a wide range of historical and archaeological subjects. Suitable for societies, community groups, museums, schools, and special events.
People
Meet Our Team
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.
Ictis Heritage Research - Alasdair MacIlleathain 