Site Photography
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.
Stratigraphic Excavation
Stratigraphic excavation, isolating contexts and edges and then attempting to excavate or remove contexts in reverse stratigraphic order
Context Sheet Recording
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.
Understanding Site Formation
Site formation is a basic building block of archaeology: it is by analysis of this sequence through excavation that permits interpretation
Handtools ( Large)
Knowing which tool to to use and how to use it is one of the basics of archaeological fieldwork excavation.
Excavation ( Small Tools)
Knowing which tool to to use and how to use it is one of the basics of archaeological fieldwork excavation.
Site Safety
Site safety and personal protection are important aspects of any archaeology work. Be prepared and know the risks
Report writing and publication
Archaeologists use data compiled from research, field work and scientific or specialist analysis to document and report on archaeological sites, surveys or research. The standards and guidance for archaeological documentation can be dependant on both the target audience and the body who required the report or publication, however the basic outline will remain the same. […]
Artefact Recovery, Recording & Storage
Understands the recording, safe excavation and storage of artefacts of various materials and fragility.
Issues in fieldwork training and assessment in undergraduate teaching
Barry Taylor – Passport to the Past Research Assistant Introduction Fieldwork, and the provision of training in fieldwork techniques, is generally recognised throughout much of the relevant literature as an important aspect of an archaeological degree. According to the QAA benchmark statement: “Much of the best teaching and learning in archaeology will be an interactive […]
