Masterclass: Dendrochronology
Added 2021-08-17 13:55:57 +0000 UTCNow here's a word that's guaranteed to gain a few points in your next game of Scrabble: dendrochronology!
This tongue twister is, in fact, a scientific method for dating timbers with pinpoint precision. As expert Dr Andy Moir explains in this exclusive Patreon Masterclass, there's much more to it than simply counting tree rings...
To find out more about Andy's fascinating work in Gloucestershire visit: www.timber-framed.com
Comments
So fascinating! Wonderful job!
Melody Piercy
2021-09-06 23:10:07 +0000 UTCThe power of dendrochronology is amazing. Great introduction to it.
John Matthew IV
2021-08-22 19:57:45 +0000 UTCHas anyone thought of applying the pathology technique of laser capture micro-dissection? With LCM, it should be possible to sample material within each ring which could be used for isotope analyses and well as metabolomics. In theory, if you can find fungal spores or insect larvae you could also begin to use the approach to understand ancient landscapes and ecology (and evolution).
Paul Dent
2021-08-17 15:49:57 +0000 UTCThank you both for this Masterclass! Having been involved in plenty of field and lab work re. the timing of the onset Acid Precipitation in high mountain lakes in the U.S., I have an appreciation for precise dating! And I love the way the story unfolds as the data is analyzed, summarized, and placed in context. Looking forward to more precise interpretations of the archaeology based on those precise dates!
Robert Wise
2021-08-17 14:18:30 +0000 UTC
