Decay of delicate organic remains in shallow urban deposits: Are we at a watershed?

H Kenward; A Hall

Decay of delicate organic remains in shallow urban deposits: Are we at a watershed?

H Kenward, A Hall

Archaeology

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Abstract

What conditions preserve archaeology, and what conditions accelerate decay? Here experts from York, using the wealth of experience and data gathered from that city, discuss the issues.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	519-525
Number of pages	7
Journal	Antiquity
Volume	74
Issue number	285
Publication status	Published - Sept 2000

Keywords

stratigraphy
decay
urban deposits
water levels
York
organic materials

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