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Aug 1, 2009 · From our study we conclude that systematic trial trenching is an effective method for discovering archaeological sites even when relatively few features are present. Trench spacing is the most important factor determining discovery probability and overrules all other considerations like trench width, length or area coverage that are often used ...
- The Design of Effective and Efficient Trial Trenching Strategies for Discovering Archaeological Sites
From our study we conclude that systematic trial trenching...
- The Design of Effective and Efficient Trial Trenching Strategies for Discovering Archaeological Sites
This paper reports a study on the effectivity and efficiency of trial trenching strategies for site discovery within the context of Dutch archaeological heritage management. It discusses the principles of site discovery by means of trial trenching,
- Philip Verhagen
Aug 1, 2009 · This paper reports a study on the effectivity and efficiency of trial trenching strategies for site discovery within the context of Dutch archaeological heritage management. It...
Aug 10, 2022 · Here, we highlight archaeological field strategies, termed coring, profiling, and trenching (CPT), that rely on relatively small-scale excavations or the collection of new samples from intact deposits in previously excavated trenches (aka test units or pits).
Trial trenching involves the layout of a systematic pattern of excavation trenches in a study area, thus investigating the presence of archaeological features and artefacts in a limited part of the terrain. A clear distinction should be made between trial trenching aimed at detecting the sheer presence of archaeological
The results obtained indicate, among others, that contrary to general belief among Dutch archaeologists relatively short trenches are most efficient for discovering archaeological sites, as they allow for shorter distances between trenches while maintaining the same area coverage.
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Nov 11, 2013 · We can safely state that, given the choice, archaeologists prefer to use trial trenching for discovering and evaluating archaeological sites. The area uncovered by trial trenches is relatively large, and they allow for easier detection and interpretation of archaeological remains.
