Reconstructing palaeochannel morphology with a mobile multicoil electromagnetic induction sensor

Smedt, Philippe De; Meirvenne, Marc Van; Meerschman, Eef; Saey, Timothy; Bats, Machteld; Court-Picon, Mona; Reu, Jeroen De; Zwertvaegher, Ann; Antrop, Marc; Bourgeois, Jean; Maeyer, Philippe De; Finke, Peter; Verniers, Jacques; Crombé, Philippe

doi:10.1016/j.geomorph.2011.03.009

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“…Based on the excavation data, the morphology of the targeted soil layers was considered representative for the medieval topography. We followed the procedure from Saey et al22 and De Smedt et al29, based on the depth response functions of the Dualem-21S coil configurations as described by Wait30 and McNeill31. Model calibration23 was performed, using the observed depth to these layers obtained at 34 locations in the excavation trench at S1.…”

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The 3-D reconstruction of medieval wetland reclamation through electromagnetic induction survey

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Meirvenne

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Studies of past human-landscape interactions rely upon the integration of archaeological, biological and geological information within their geographical context. However, detecting the often ephemeral traces of human activities at a landscape scale remains difficult with conventional archaeological field survey. Geophysical methods offer a solution by bridging the gap between point finds and the surrounding landscape, but these surveys often solely target archaeological features. Here we show how simultaneous mapping of multiple physical soil properties with a high resolution multi-receiver electromagnetic induction (EMI) survey permits a reconstruction of the three-dimensional layout and pedological setting of a medieval reclaimed landscape in Flanders (Belgium). Combined with limited and directed excavations, the results offer a unique insight into the way such marginal landscapes were reclaimed and occupied during the Middle Ages. This approach provides a robust foundation for unravelling complex historical landscapes and will enhance our understanding of past human-landscape interactions.

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The 3-D reconstruction of medieval wetland reclamation through electromagnetic induction survey

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“…For example, the EMI method has been largely used for geomorphological identification for several years by Inrap. In such an issue, the benefit of geophysics is very noticeable and an asset for the evaluation (Castanet, Camerlynck, Vella, Garcin, & Burnouf, ; De Smedt et al, ; Hulin et al, ; Hulin & Simon, ). GPR technique is also used more and more in urban context to better understand complex stratigraphic contexts.…”

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Geophysics and preventive archaeology: comparison with trial trenching on the CSNE project (France)

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Geophysical techniques are clearly beneficial for archaeology, but limits exist. A good knowledge of these limitations is important in order to estimate precisely the reliability of these remote sensing techniques. The Canal Seine‐Nord Europe project provides a good opportunity to compare geophysical results with those from trial trenching with a mechanical digger. In 2009, magnetic and resistivity surveys were undertaken over a surface of approximately 60 ha, independently of archaeological evaluation by trial trenching. Thirteen archaeological sites, mainly constituted in pits, post‐holes and ditches, were discovered in this area. Twelve of them were detected by trial trenching and only three by geophysical survey. This case study based on archaeological feedback shows that geophysics has to be used with caution for evaluation of this type of archaeological and pedological context (luvisols on decarbonated loess) very common for the north of France.

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“…Previous archaeo-geophysical studies in the Belgian lowlands focused on small phenomena such as burial mounds or small castles (Simpson et al, 2009b(Simpson et al, , 2010Verdonck et al, 2009) or on large-scale landscape assessment (De Smedt et al, 2011). Geophysical techniques such as electromagnetic induction (EMI) and ground-penetrating radar (GPR), often applied in characterizing soil variability, are now deployed more frequently on archaeological sites.…”

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Towards an Integrated Methodology for Assessing Rural Settlement Landscapes in the Belgian Lowlands

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Smedt

Reu

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Although the Belgian lowlands witnessed a dense rural occupation in Roman and especially in medieval times, the exact nature of the settlement patterns, the farms and the interaction with the landscape is still poorly understood archaeologically, both scientifically and from a heritage curatorship point of view. Archaeogeophysical research has remained relatively limited in this area. However, other prospection techniques such as aerial photography provide ample evidence of historic rural settlement. The main aim of this research is to develop an efficient and integrated approach for the characterization of these rural landscapes, by combining and mutually evaluating data from geophysical methods including magnetometer, electromagnetic induction and ground‐penetrating radar, aerial photography, fieldwalking, historic accounts and test‐pitting. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Reconstructing palaeochannel morphology with a mobile multicoil electromagnetic induction sensor

Cited by 47 publications

References 15 publications

The 3-D reconstruction of medieval wetland reclamation through electromagnetic induction survey

The 3-D reconstruction of medieval wetland reclamation through electromagnetic induction survey

Geophysics and preventive archaeology: comparison with trial trenching on the CSNE project (France)

Towards an Integrated Methodology for Assessing Rural Settlement Landscapes in the Belgian Lowlands

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