Multidisciplinary Approach to Identifying Early Mediaeval Gates: A Case Study of the Břeclav-Pohansko Stronghold
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F68145535%3A_____%2F25%3A00640238" target="_blank" >RIV/68145535:_____/25:00640238 - isvavai.cz</a>
Alternative codes found
RIV/00216224:14210/25:00140140
Result on the web
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/arp.1984" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1002/arp.1984</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/arp.1984" target="_blank" >10.1002/arp.1984</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Multidisciplinary Approach to Identifying Early Mediaeval Gates: A Case Study of the Břeclav-Pohansko Stronghold
Original language description
This study presents a comprehensive approach to verifying a presumed western gate at Pohansko by integrating nondestructive geophysical methods (ERT, magnetometry and core prospection) with traditional archaeological excavation. The identification and characterization of gates by nondestructive methods within early mediaeval fortified sites have been overlooked in archaeological studies, despite their important role in stronghold defence and settlement layout. Through a convergence of factors including the fortification's construction conducive to ruin preservation, the use of wooden structural elements and evidence from a significant fire, we successfully pinpointed the gate's location. Traces of gate were present in all chosen methodological approaches. Although ERT and magnetometry identified significant anomalies, their standalone findings lacked conclusive evidence of a gate. It was the integration of these methods alongside coring and excavation that provided definitive location and dimension verification. Despite limitations, magnetometry emerged as a valuable tool for gate localization, though unable to discern structural details postfire. Core sampling clarified the gate's extent and layer composition, albeit hindered by heavily burnt layers. The newfound knowledge of the gate not only advances our understanding of the site's urban layout but also gives information on future research about river sediments, where remnants of bridges connected to gates are anticipated. Comparable in dimensions to gates at similar neighbouring strongholds, the gate's specific construction and function remain topics for further investigation. This study underlines the significance of geophysical methods in archaeology of fortifications, advocating for their integrated use alongside archaeological excavation or core prospection to clarify the interpretation.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
10511 - Environmental sciences (social aspects to be 5.7)
Result continuities
Project
Result was created during the realization of more than one project. More information in the Projects tab.
Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Archaeological Prospection
ISSN
1075-2196
e-ISSN
1099-0763
Volume of the periodical
32
Issue of the periodical within the volume
3
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
17
Pages from-to
627-643
UT code for WoS article
001434179200001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85218798826