Contextualising previous excavation: the implications of applying GPS survey and GIS modelling techniques to Watton Priory, East Yorkshire

Chapman, Henry; Fenwick, Helen

Abstract

Current understanding of archaeological sites often relies upon plans compiled before the advent of modern archaeological techniques. Such plans were often created with a specific purpose in mind that might be less helpful for modern study. In this paper, the potential of applying new approaches to prospection, using GPS and GIS technologies, is examined with relation to Watton Priory, East Yorkshire. The results of this study demonstrate how the previous plan of the site is spatially limited, with features extending into the wider landscape. Furthermore, it appears that some of the interpretations of the site based upon this earlier plan might be incorrect due to these. It is concluded that the re-appraisal of sites is crucial prior to the construction of new interpretations.

Citation

Chapman, H., & Fenwick, H. (2002). Contextualising previous excavation: the implications of applying GPS survey and GIS modelling techniques to Watton Priory, East Yorkshire. Medieval Archaeology, 46, 81-89. https://doi.org/10.1179/med.2002.46.1.81

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Jul 18, 2013
• Publication Date: 2002
• Deposit Date: May 7, 2019
• Journal: Medieval Archaeology
• Print ISSN: 0076-6097
• Electronic ISSN: 1745-817X
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 46
• Pages: 81-89
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/med.2002.46.1.81
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/1569349
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/med.2002.46.1.81
• Additional Information: Available via the Archaeological Data Service; https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/details.xhtml?recordId=3189127&recordType=Journal