Soil phosphorus levels on archaeological sites
Keyword(s):
Burials
Burials
Period(s):
8th Centuries Ad, Pictish, Medieval
8th Centuries Ad, Pictish, Medieval
Abstract
Phosphate analysis has been used at a number of Scottish sites, principally to test for evidence of burials. An improved method for rapid field testing is described and the optimum spacing of samples given.
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Published
30-11-1972
How to Cite
McKerrell, H., & McCawley, J. C. (1972). Soil phosphorus levels on archaeological sites. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 104, 301-306. Retrieved from http://journals.socantscot.org/index.php/psas/article/view/8833
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