Explore the science of tree ring dating.
Resource link: Dendrochronology
Trees form a living record of seasons and time, often stretching beyond generational memory. Individual trees can be hundreds of years old, and by cross referencing their individual tree ring patterns we can reach back even further. This is the science of dendrochronology.
Join dendrochronologists Danny and Donald in learning about the history and science of tree ring dating, with supporting activities that explain the principles of dendrochronology – from measuring a single core sample to building a timeline in the classroom.
This resource will be of interest to teachers, archaeological educators and youth group leaders – and to anyone with an interest in the presentation and interpretation of archaeological science.
Marcia Cook, Dr Coralie Mills and Dr Jennifer Thoms wrote Dendrochronology for Forestry and Land Scotland (published July 2020 (c) Crown Copyright). It was developed in partnership with Dendrochronicle, Archaeology Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland and is part of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy.
The Dendrochronology Research Framework
Resource link: The Dendrochronology Research Framework
The Dendrochronology Research Framework for Scotland summarises the range of applications of dendrochronology in Scotland. Each section highlights recent developments and areas of good practice, followed by key research questions and recommendations that should help guide future uptake and development of dendrochronology in Scotland.
Written by Anne Crone, Coralie Mills, Neil J. Loader, Tom Ovenden and Rob Wilson
The Dendrochronology Research Framework for Scotland was proudly funded by Forestry and Land Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland, with our sincere thanks. The framework was created in association with Dendrochronicle, AOC Archaeology Group, Forest Research, University of St Andrews and Swansea University.
Forestry and Land Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government.
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