Multidisciplinary Approach to Identifying Early Mediaeval Gates: A Case Study of the Břeclav-Pohansko Stronghold

Kód výsledku v 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>

Nalezeny alternativní kódy

RIV/00216224:14210/25:00140140

Výsledek na webu

<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>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Multidisciplinary Approach to Identifying Early Mediaeval Gates: A Case Study of the Břeclav-Pohansko Stronghold

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

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.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Multidisciplinary Approach to Identifying Early Mediaeval Gates: A Case Study of the Břeclav-Pohansko Stronghold

Popis výsledku anglicky

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.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

—

OECD FORD obor

10511 - Environmental sciences (social aspects to be 5.7)

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Archaeological Prospection

ISSN

1075-2196

e-ISSN

1099-0763

Svazek periodika

32

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

3

Stát vydavatele periodika

US - Spojené státy americké

Počet stran výsledku

17

Strana od-do

627-643

Kód UT WoS článku

001434179200001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85218798826