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In one volume here is everything you need to conduct fieldwork in archaeology. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook is designed for every kind of archaeological practice, from simple site recordings to professional consultancies and anyone who wants to record heritage sites responsibly.
This hands-on manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to undertake and successfully complete fieldwork in all fields of archaeology, from Indigenous to historical to landscape work. Charts, checklists, graphs, maps and diagrams clearly illustrate how to design, fund, research, map, record, interpret, photograph and write up your fieldwork.
This second edition is updated throughout and incorporates strategies for digital data capture, improved methods, recent legislation and more affordable technologies for surveying and photography. The Archaeologist's Field Handbook remains the ultimate resource for consultants, teachers, students, community groups and anyone involved in heritage fieldwork.
'An essential aid for beginners and professionals.' - Emeritus Professor John Mulvaney
'This volume has become the standard for archaeological field training ... A must for students, professionals and community groups.' - Martin Gibbs, Professor of Archaeology, University of New England
'It is absolutely the 'go to' field manual for archaeologists whatever their level within the profession.' - Jane Balme, Associate Professor of Archaeology, University of Western Australia
Contents
Figures and Tables
About The Authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. The Context of Archaeological Fieldwork
2. Designing Your Project
3. Maps and Navigation
4. Recording Landscapes
5. Recording Sites
6. Archaeological Surveying
7. Principles of Archaeological Photography
8. Surface Collection and Excavation
9. Recording Artefacts
10. Cultural Heritage Values and Significance
Appendix 1. The relationship between scale, measurement and the size of a feature on a drawn plan
Appendix 2. Archaeological toolkits
Appendix 3. Sample recording forms
Appendix 4. Rim diameter chart for historic ceramics
Appendix 5. Guides to dating common historical artefacts
Appendix 6. Nic Grguric's guide to dating firearms-related
Appendix 7. Guidelines for producing technical reports
References
Index
