A sneak peek at Time Team’s initial GPR results
Time Team’s ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey of the Ness excavation is done and dusted. Read more
Category: Geophysics
Time Team’s early GPR results surpass John Gater’s expectations
At the end of day one of Time Team's ground penetrating radar survey of the Ness site the preliminary results have already surpassed John Gater's expectations. Read more
Time Team back on site along with new pottery triage volunteers
Week two of the pottery triage project also saw Time Team's Dr John Gater back on site... Read more
Geophysics results suggest enclosure walls at north-western end of Ness complex
Our two-week project to geophysically survey the entire Ness excavation site came to a successful end last Friday – with some very interesting preliminary results. Read more
Geophysics day seven – depth-scanning and a new batch of beginners
As we "depth-scanned" areas of the site today, our second open afternoon took place in the afternoon. Read more
Geophysics day six – phase one surveys all but complete
With the surveys of most of the excavation site complete, the next stage is to return to earlier areas for some more detailed scanning. Read more
Geophysics day three – thumbs up from Time Team’s John Gater
Day three and we've made great progress as well as welcoming our first group of trainees to site. Read more
Geophysics project to resurvey entire site gets off to a cracking start
Our two-week project to geophysically survey the entire Ness of Brodgar excavation site got under way today. Read more
Have a go at geophysical survey with two free workshops in June
We are running two free events next month to give beginners a basic understanding of the geophysical survey process and what it can tell us. Read more
Time Team geophysicist hails Ness discovery the highlight of his career
Geophysicist John Gater describes the discovery of the Ness of Brodgar as "the main highlight of his career" in the new edition of Time Team's monthly online news. Read more
‘Landscapes Revealed’ shortlisted for Current Archaeology Book of the Year
The UHI Archaeology Institute’s book Landscapes Revealed: geophysical survey in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Area, 2002-2011 has been nominated for Book of the Year in the Current… Read more
Geophysics suggests the Ness may not be as unique as once thought
When the Ness of Brodgar was discovered in 2003, it was without parallel. But we now suspect it might not be. Read more
Cleaning, geophysics and a trench extension
Day Two: Cleaning, geophysics and a trench extension Read more
