Metal Detecting as a Preliminary Survey Tool in Archaeology
Author(s): Sarah A. Grady; Laura Cripps
Year: 2015
Summary
Smithsonian citizen scientists have surveyed several 18th and 19th century sites using conventional archaeological methods along with a metal detector as a non-invasive way to explore site structure. Metal detecting is a cost-effective, preliminary method of survey and can be used to aid in identifying and delineating site locations. This paper will discuss our survey findings in relation to a 17th century site, where subsequent magnetometer survey and excavations confirmed our initial conclusions drawn from the metal detector survey.
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Metal Detecting as a Preliminary Survey Tool in Archaeology. Sarah A. Grady, Laura Cripps. Presented at Society for Historical Archaeology, Seattle, Washington. 2015 ( tDAR id: 434075)
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Keywords
General
Magnetometer
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Metal Detection
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Preliminary Survey
Geographic Keywords
North America
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United States of America
Temporal Keywords
Historic
Spatial Coverage
min long: -129.199; min lat: 24.495 ; max long: -66.973; max lat: 49.359 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology
Record Identifiers
PaperId(s): 505