Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (198 page)

Systematic collection of information about aspects of the archaeological resource for future analysis.

 
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See
ABSOLUTE DATING
,
RELATIVE DATING
.

 
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The base-point used as the main reference station in setting out a grid for recording archaeological excavations or field survey data. The horizontal position of the datum is usually determined in latitude and longitude and with reference to the local mapping grid. The vertical dimension is conventionally given as a height above sea level, often calculated from the national standard. In remote areas the use of GPS equipment allows the rapid determination of accurate locational details for a site datum. See also
ORDNANCE DATUM
.

 
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Clay variously admixed with straw or dung and worked to a smooth consistency that is then used as a wall-covering or to make ovens and domestic fixtures. See also
WATTLE AND DAUB
.

 
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King of Scotland from ad 1124. Born
c.
1085, sixth son of Malcolm III and Margaret . Married Matilda , daughter of Waltheof, earl of Huntingdon. Died ad 1153, aged
c.
68, having reigned 29 years.

 
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King of Scotland from ad 1329 of the House of Bruce. Born 1324, son of Robert I and Elizabeth . Married Joanna , daughter of Drummond , widow of Sir John LogieM (divorced). Died in ad 1371 aged 46, having reigned 41 years.

 
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Davis , Edwin Hamilton
(1811–88)
[Bi].