Archaeological Wood and Woodworking

This Element is an accessible discussion of the study of archaeological wood which introduces a number of approaches involved in the analysis of these organic remains. This includes a brief overview of wood science, the factors that impact the survival of wood materials, wood anatomy, and dendrochronology.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. A Brief introduction to the science of wood; 3. The sources, survival, and sample recovery of archaeological wood; 4. The approach to taxonomic assessment of archaeological wood and charcoal; 5. Dendrochronology and tree-ring research in archaeology; 6. Assessing ancient woodworking; 7. Case studies: analyzing wooden coffins in museums and the field; 8. Final thoughts; References.

Product details

• Authors: Caroline Arbuckle Macleod, Caroline (University of Saskatch Arbuckle Macleod, Caroline Arbuckle Macleod
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2025
• EAN: 9781009054584
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0905458-4
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: Elements in Current Archaeological Tools and Techniques
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology, Decorative woodwork, Archaeological science, methodology and techniques, Archaeological sites, Carpentry and joinery skills and techniques