Thesaurus Term/Concept: MONOLITH SAMPLING

Identifier 145164
Class EVENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Removal of a sample from a vertical section generally using a U sectioned tin to extract an intact column of the observed stratigraphy. Used in the study of pollen, diatoms etc.

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Context Record
Event Type EHG3073 Archaeological excavation of inter-tidal deposits, Churchton Bay, Raasay (Event - Intervention)
Event Type EHG3279 Excavation of Two Buildings, Environmental Analysis and Recording of a Bridge, near Polnish Chapel (Event - Mixed)
Event Type EHG3086 Peat survey - Acharacle Primary School (Event - Survey)
Event Type EHG3253 Sea-level change assessment, Clachan Harbour, Raasay (Event - Survey)
Event Type EHG860 Test pitting on the site of a lithic scatter at Oliclett, near Wick (Event - Intervention)