West Coast Palaeolandscapes Survey Main
University of Birmingham, Dyfed Archaeological Trust, 2013. https://doi.org/10.5284/1018087. How to cite using this DOI
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Primary contact
Prof
Vince
Gaffney
Chair in Landscape Archaeology
School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
Resource identifiers
- ADS Collection: 1198
- ALSF Project Number: 5238
- DOI:https://doi.org/10.5284/1018087
- How to cite using this DOI
Overview
The West Coast Palaeolandscapes Survey builds upon the results of comparative work carried out as part of the North Sea Palaeolandscape Project (NSPP). The results of that project suggested that other areas existed within the UK where sufficient data could support similar studies. The west coast of Britain was identified as an area where information on existing palaeolandscapes would have a significant impact on our understanding of the Mesolithic and, potentially, the Palaeolithic in England and Wales. This information would also support the heritage management strategies for the region in respect to aggregates extraction.
Digital Archive Contents
The digital archive comprises the final project report and elements of the project GIS created by the team at VISTA, University of Birmingham.
Other Digital Data
The main datasets used for the project were acquired for the energy industry and reside within three main data libraries. The largest of these is the UK offshore geophysical data library (DTi/BERR) which holds released 2D seismic survey derived from a variety of sources. The British Geological Survey holds smaller quantities of data of various vintage. Other commercial bodies also hold data and information on owners can be obtained online from the UK offshore geophysical library (DTi/BERR). SeaZone, as commercial wing of UK Hydrographic Office, holds the digital data of the seabed and produces commercial bathymetry products.
