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Walkover Survey

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Forensic Anthropology Forensic Archaeology Search Assessment and Mapping Service UAVs Archaeological Excavation 3D Crime Scene Modelling Diatoms 3D Digital Body Reconstruction Entomology Soil Botany Pollen Bones ID

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The first stage of many archaeological scene examinations and inspections of search areas will be a non-intrusive walkover survey.

This methodical process will identify and interpret indications of disturbance or landscape change to understand whether they are man-made or natural and if they are likely to relate to the timescales that are relevant to the investigation. The anomalies can then be prioritised for archaeological excavation.

  • Where a grave or concealment site has already been identified, the survey will be important to determine whether any associated features are visible in the surrounding area
  • Where a grave or concealment site has not yet been identified, this type of survey is essential in order to identify possible features of interest and to prioritise them for archaeological excavation.