by simonC | 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 simonC | Jun 15, 2014 | Core Skills
You will be required to draw a fully annotated, dimensionally correct section drawing that accurately represents the section of a trench. You will have a basic understanding of the various types of section, including half sectioned, running/cumulative section and...
by simonC | Jun 15, 2014 | Core Skills
To draw a correctly annotated scale plan of a trench or feature that accurately portrays and locates the required elements is one of the four main records of an archaeological fieldwork project. You should understand the conventions, the scales and the means of...
by simonC | 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 simonC | Jun 15, 2014 | Core Skills
It is good practice on excavations to lay out a grid of 5m squares to facilitate planning. This grid is marked out on-site with grid pegs that form the baselines for tapes and other planning tools to aid the drawing of plans. – In some cases, the contractor may...
by simonC | Jun 14, 2014 | Core Skills
Many of us use Digital Cameras in place of 35mm and are expected to be able to use them on sites, relying on the automatic setting to get the photograph we need. As Photography is one of the 4 basic records on archaeology ( Written, Drawn and Surveyed being the...
