Abstract
This paper outlines work currently being undertaken to reconstruct submerged archaeological landscapes off the north coast of Ireland. This research uses the recently-completed Joint Irish Bathymetric Survey (JIBS), which has provided full-coverage high-resolution multibeam bathymetric data for the sea-bed off the north coast. This data has been examined for evidence of past sea-level change and been used to produce palaeo-geographic reconstructions of the past landscape, which in turn have facilitated the identification of ten areas of high archaeological potential. The results presented here will form the basis of a future programme of archaeological survey and prospection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 99-112 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | International Journal of Nautical Archaeology |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ireland
- Mesolithic
- Multibeam
- Palaeo-landscape
- Sea-level change
- Underwater