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Engl Heritage Sci Technol Suppl 3
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Title:
Engl Heritage Sci Technol Suppl 3
Series
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Series:
English Heritage Science & Technology Supplement
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Volume:
3
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Publication Type:
Journal
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Year of Publication:
1994
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Date Of Issue From: 1994
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BIAB (The British Archaeological Bibliography (BAB))
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Created Date:
20 Jan 2002
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Abstract
Our new electron microscope
Catherine Mortimer
1 - 2
English Heritage's new high resolution scanning electron microscope is already proving to be of great use in the analysis of archaeological materials, including biological samples, ferrous slag, and glass.
Monitoring archaeological sites
Mike Corfield
2 - 3
Noting the archeaological potential and vulnerability of wetland sites, this item describes an English Heritage project for experimental monitoring of the stability of buried waterlogged deposits. A station set up at Market Deeping in the Fens is providing control data which will be compared with data from urban sites, such as the Rose Theatre (London), and sites threatened by gravel extraction, such as Willingham and Over (Cambridgeshire).
Health of the elderly at medieval Wharram Percy
Simon Mays
4 - 5
Study of human remains from the churchyard at the Yorkshire DMV has revealed that some bone diseases found in the elderly today were either absent or less severe. However, the evidence suggests that osteoporosis was as severe among the medieval women as it is today, despite the vast difference in lifestyles.
To underpin or not underpin?
Tony Hume
Terry Girdler
6 - 7
Considers the causes of cracks and settlement in historic buildings. It is argued that underpinning should be a last-resort solution and could prove unnecessary if proper monitoring of structural movement is carried out.
The enhancement of radiographs through digital image processing
Colin Slack
8 - 9
Describes how specialist computer software, such as Photofinish and PC-Image Plus, can greatly assist the interpretation of x-ray photographs of archaeological objects. See also 95/171.
Research into the conservation of archaeological waterlogged material
Jacqui Watson
10 - 11
A review of research by the English Heritage Ancient Monuments Laboratory, describing the freeze-drying facilities. Collaboration with scientists in other disciplines is also reported. More demands are expected to be placed on the existing service by the retrieval of increasing quantities of material from wetland sites and wrecks.
Use of copper alloys in Roman Britain
Justine Bayley
11 - 12
Recent analysis of the precise composition of alloys used in Roman Britain reveals a wider range than thought. In particular, it is is shown that bronze (copper/tin) was not the only copper alloy employed; zinc and lead were also alloyed with copper in various combinations.
Animal bones from Launceston Castle
Umberto Albarella
Simon J M Davis
14 - 15
Careful examination has revealed evidence of the food of the medieval and later aristocracy and new evidence for animal husbandry at the beginning of the Agricultural Revolution. As well as the usual cattle, pig, and sheep, bones of whales, dolphins and a wide range of birds were recovered.
Current building materials research
John Fidler
15 - 16
A brief summary of the current research projects of the Architectural Conservation Branch.
Understanding and managing the environment of historic buildings
Brough Skingley
Explains how a greater understanding of the effects of factors such as humidity on buildings and their contents is leading to better monitoring and control methods.
