Archaeological applications of testate amoebae analyses: a case study from Derryville,Co. Tipperary,Ireland |
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| Authors: | Benjamin R Gearey Christopher J Caseldine |
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| Institution: | 1. Wetland Archaeology and Environments Research Centre, Department of Geography, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK;2. Department of Geography, School of Geography and Archaeology, Amory Building, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4RJ, UK |
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| Abstract: | The value of testate amoebae in the reconstruction of changes in surface wetness from ombrotrophic mires is well known, but the potential value of such records in specifically archaeological investigations has not yet been investigated. This note describes the analysis of testate amoebae for a sediment sequence from the multi-period wetland archaeological site of Derryville, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. The reconstructed watertable is presented and plotted against the range of dates from excavated archaeological features in the wetland area. The data demonstrate a clear association between periods of low watertable and increased anthropogenic activity as reflected by site construction. The value of testate amoebae in future integrated archaeological investigations of wetland systems is discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Testate amoebae Palaeohydrology Wetland archaeology Ireland Holocene |
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