by BAJR | Jan 11, 2012 | Core Skills
Finds and artefacts that survive in the archaeological record are retrieved in the main by hand and observation as the context they survive in is excavated. Recognising the various types of finds and sub types within artefact group is important to allow the...
by BAJR | Jun 15, 2014 | Core Skills
Sampling may be carried out by members of the excavation team or by specialists as appropriate. But when samples are to be collected by site staff he exact sampling strategy must be decided with the appropriate specialists in advance. Various terminologies are used...
by BAJR | Jun 14, 2014 | Core Skills
Excavated contexts are recorded on context sheets which can vary in style depending on the organisation carrying out the excavation but in general they share similar characteristics. Most will have sections for composition of soils or profiles for cuts and it is...
by BAJR | Jun 15, 2014 | Core Skills
One of the simple but often overlooked aspects of survey and planning is the use of the Dumpy Level. Locate a benchmark, set up the dumpy level, create a Temporary Bench Mark and record readings which are reduced to absolute heights, based on the National Grid...
by BAJR | Jun 14, 2014 | Core Skills
Knowing which tool to to use and how to use it is one of the basics of archaeological fieldwork excavation. Small tools such as trowels, hand shovels, brushes, buckets and even delicate excavation tools must be used appropriately. When to use wooden tools on soft...
by BAJR | Jun 14, 2014 | Core Skills
Knowing which tool to to use and how to use it is one of the basics of archaeological fieldwork excavation. Using larger tools such as Spades, Mattocks, Shovels or Wheelbarrows must be carried out appropriately. These tools risk damage to both you and the archaeology...
