ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Geophysical surveys are being used increasingly for large scale landscape coverage. Current developments in technology enable fast coverage of large areas with different geophysical survey methods. Each survey method responds to different earth properties with resulting maps revealing unique information on remaining archaeological features. Used in combination, the results from different geophysical methods complement each other to provide a rich resource to help answer archaeological questions. Effective survey project planning is a fundamental step toward integrated geophysical surveys. Once a fundamental comprehension of different geophysical survey methods is understood an effective methodology can be established for successful geophysical surveys. An example from the Catholme Ceremonial Complex located in Staffordshire, UK demonstrates the necessity of multiple geophysical survey methods for mapping the buried archaeological resource and how detailed project planning is essential for an organized, effective and responsible landscape survey.
