Geophysical approaches to the archaeological prospection of early modern battlefield landscapes: a review of methods and objectives

Williams, Duncan; Welham, Kate; Eve, Stuart; De Smedt, Philippe

doi:10.1080/15740773.2024.2330916

Journal of Conflict Archaeology

2024

DOI: 10.1080/15740773.2024.2330916

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Geophysical approaches to the archaeological prospection of early modern battlefield landscapes: a review of methods and objectives

Duncan Williams,

Kate Welham,

Stuart Eve

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Contributions of Multi‐Method Geophysical Survey to Archaeological Research at the Battlefield of Waterloo

Williams,

Bosquet,

Pollard

et al. 2024

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Archaeological prospection is continually expanding into new frontiers, examining increasingly large areas, diverse environmental contexts and varying site types. One area that has received only limited focus is historic battlefields. This paper presents results from large‐scale geophysical surveys (> 100 ha) at the Napoleonic battlefield of Waterloo (1815) in Belgium, using fluxgate magnetometry and frequency‐domain electromagnetic induction. Despite its international historical significance, professional archaeological research at the battlefield is still in its infancy. We demonstrate how important insights can be gained by using geophysical methods for identifying features and artefacts related to the battle and for developing an understanding of the various influences acting on the present landscape. The largest survey of its kind undertaken on a single battlefield site, this approach holds particular potential for battlefield archaeology, given the subtle and low‐density nature of the sought‐after targets and the extensive area of the site. Such an approach can mitigate (though not entirely resolve) challenges of resolution and scale associated with other methods of investigation. Using a representative range of examples from Waterloo, we consider successes and challenges in undertaking geophysical surveys on battlefield sites. An integrated approach that incorporates targeted sampling and other forms of ancillary data is emphasized for a more robust interpretation of noninvasive sensor data.

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Contributions of Multi‐Method Geophysical Survey to Archaeological Research at the Battlefield of Waterloo

Williams,

Bosquet,

Pollard

et al. 2024

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Geophysical approaches to the archaeological prospection of early modern battlefield landscapes: a review of methods and objectives

Cited by 1 publication

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Contributions of Multi‐Method Geophysical Survey to Archaeological Research at the Battlefield of Waterloo

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