Archaeology Tools

A4 PORTRAIT WeatherWriter for Archaeologists is just perfect for archaeology work.

A4 record sheets.  +  A4 Weather writer. 

Perfect!

Record cards starter pack for archaeology field recording...

 

Made up of 25 x context sheets, 3 x photo lists, 2 x context lists, 2 x finds lists, 2 x drawing lists, 2 x sample lists

 

Printed in black & white on sturdy A4 card and comes packed in a free stud fastened poly pocket.  Pre-punched!

 

These record sheets are based on the standard cards used by most archaeologists.

 

We use these ourselves on our own excavations, where paper sheets can tear and be damaged by weather. This is the primary record and not worth risking on cheaper material.

The pack will start you off and you can add to it with additional packs.

Yugoslavian Canvas Rucksack for carrying lightweight archaeological equipment...

 

This is a perfect small canvas rucksack/daysack with padded back and adjustable straps.

 

There are extra web straps for further load carrying.

Best of all is the three way combination carry option

1. Can be worn as a comfortable small rucksack
2. Can be worn as a one strap shoulder bag (unhook a strap, re attach to either side and extend the strap length.)
3. Can be used as a carry bag. (unhook a strap, re attach to either side and shorten the strap length.)

 

Great all rounder!

the Digital Archaeological Record (tDAR). tDAR is an international digital archive and repository that houses data about archaeological investigations, research, resources, and scholarship. tDAR provides researchers new avenues to discover and integrate information relevant to topics they are studying.

 

Users can search tDAR for digital documents, data sets, images, GIS files, and other data resources from archaeological projects spanning the globe. For data sets, users also can use data integration tools in tDAR to simplify and illuminate comparative research.

Drafting Film or permatrace A3 sheets for archaeological drawing and recording...

Pre-cut A3 sheets of 75 micron Double-Matt Manual Drafting Film. Archival quality, and dimensionally stable. (50 sheets)

Perfect for field drawing and storage in lever arch files, Fits a 5m square at 1:20.

Also known as Permatrace.

This drafting film is waterproof.

(Care should always be taken when working in wet weather - to ensure you do not wipe over pencil drawings)

Gridded Drafting Film (50 sheets) for archaeological drawing and recording - blue grid...

 

The recognised standard in Archaeological Gridded Drafting Film Sheets :

 

320 x 290mm with 1, 5 and 10mm blue grid, which disappears when copied or scanned leaving only the drawing.

 

Archival quality, dimensionally stable and printed on 50micron drafting film.

 

At 1:20 this sheet covers a full 5m square with space for overlap Can be used for sections as well.

Kneeling Mats - to keep you comfortable and safe on archaeological excavations...

Make kneeling comfortable

 

Perfect for sitework when you are not a fan of kneepads. small enough to fit in your tool bucket, but tough enough and large enough to make kneeling comfortable.

 

Never take your knees for granted! Always use some form of protection.

 

Simple idea...  but worth it!

Enamel mug perfect for archaeological site tea breaks...

Traditional White enamel mug
Holds a pint of your favourite site brew!

 

Perfect for camping and any outdoor activity - the white enamel can be written on with your name - so don't lose your mug!

 

Vitreous Enamel on Steel.
Resists stains and scratches
Double coated enamel for durability
Dishwasher safe

Mini Mattock for excavation work in archaeology...

Mini mattock with fibreglass shaft and fitted with rubber grip.

 

The 280mm long carbon steel head weighs 500gms with a shaft which is 350mm long.

 

It has both a pointed pick axe and sharpened mattock blade.

 

This can be a very useful tool when working on hardened surfaces or confined spaces.

 

Very popular tool in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean archaeological excavations.

The perfect field scale ruler - small, tough and accurate.

Colour-coded mini aluminium triangular scale rule with divisions which are clear and accurate.

 

An essential piece of equipment for field draughtsmen and illustrators, whether in the field or in the drawing office.

 

 1:20 1:25 1:50 1:75 1:100 1:125

 

Made of silver anodized aluminium metal with black letters and black, green and red coloured slots.

 

This small scale rule is not only shorter than a standard ruler - it is also thinner, which makes it a really pocket sized.

 

Useful to scale off maps and plans for all archaeologists - and a true small item of desire

Northlight Heritage provides professional services to support clients, partners and stakeholders to achieve successful sustainable outcomes during development and in the preservation, conservation and enhancement of archaeology and the historic...

Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who came along to our session on Open Source Software for Archaeology at the Scotlands Community Heritage Conference at Birnam.

 

What a fantastic weekend! For those of you who didn't make it or missed out on the pre-loaded data sticks, here's what we gave out. Please feel free to take our documents and use as you please - distribute, remix and share with others. Apologies for the jumbo file sizes - zipped folders are a rather inelegant solution - I shall endeavour to improve on this and add more content and advice notes over the coming weeks. Both PC's and Macs have built in Zip support so you should be able to open them by double clicking on the file once it's downloaded. Alternatively, you could use 7zip or Winzip's trial software for PC's or try Stuffit for Mac. Have fun!

Archaeological Planning Frame drawing and recording...

Handmade by Past Horizons

 

This planning frame has been created to a design that we have used for years and it has proven itself to be robust, lightweight and easy to store.

 

Comes complete with masons line and instructions for assembly and stringing the frame.

Birch Folding Ruler is a quality product used by archaeological surveyors, buildings archaeologists and architects.

These folding rulers are made by HULTAFORS in Sweden from slow growing sustainable birch trees near the Arctic Circle.

 

This wood is very tough and considered the best material for a ruler.  you will be amazed at how light it is, but soon realise it is tough and strong too.

 

The oiled hinges are of Swedish steel with invisible rivets and the whole construction is remarkably durable.

 

If you value precision, quality and design this is the folding ruler for you.

 

Length 2m, 10 folds, metric graduation

 

Delicate finds brush useful for archaeological finds cleaning...
this is the softest bruch, and so is only suitable for the softest dry cleaning. 

The ultimate archaeology toolroll and toolkit, when only the best will do. The archaeology trowel is only the start.

Past Horizons was first with the Toolroll back in 2007 and is still leading the way with archaeologists Favourite Toolroll.

Sharpie Permanent Marker...

Most archaeologists around the world swear by these, for their permenance and reliability.

Simple but an archaeological classic that says you care about your equipment. Throw away cheap plastic line levels and get professional.

 

use it only on short section lines though!  

Micro - Digital Scales ranging up to 1kg in 0.1g increments - perfect archaeology tool...

Digital Scales for precision weighing of small finds, flotation samples, Carbon sample and ecofacts.

 

These are professional Digital scales, which can be used with accuracy to 0.1 gram. They have a maximum capacity of a huge 1000 grams (1 kg), this is far higher than cheaper alternatives.

 

These are the choice for the professional!

 

It features a clear blue backlit display allowing you to use the scales in low light.

 

It also features a robust plastic case and leather pouch. The plastic case is lipped so that you can use this for multiple or smaller objects that may roll of the steel platform by placing this on the scales first and using Tare function. In addition - you could even use a larger box (such as one of our Stewart Boxes) and fill from a flot sample - Just use the Tare sample to remove the weight of the box!

 

It takes just 2 x AAA batteries to power these.(Included). This saves having to find expensive replacement batteries or specific coin cell batteries, which you can never find when you need to! The platform is a large 7.3cm x 6.5cm, which should be more than adequate for most archaeological uses.

 

On Excavation - On a Field Project - In the Lab these scales are light, small and powerful.

The large rigid A3 clipboard is just perfect for archaeology work. Whether it is for planning or having two record sheets side by side.

Strong and weather resistant hardwood with heavy-duty clip and hanging hole

 

Glazed front to provide a smooth writing surface in addition to being reasonably waterproof ( we leave the plastic cover on to protect against rain.

 

Made from recycled materials, this item of stationery not only looks great but is eco friendly too!

 

Perfect for use with A3 graph paper and A3 drafting film in conjunction with fold over clips.

 

Also useful when cross referencing - with two Record sheets clipped next to each other.