Elizabeth,

Metal detectors are generally ineffective for what you're interested in
(finding structural remains). You should actually be pursuing some sort of
geophysics study. Maybe a combination of magnetometer and resistance.

mas

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From: "Elizabeth Hoag" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 2:49 PM
Subject: Question RE metal detectors


> Dear List members,
>   I am looking into the use of metal detectors on historic sites as a
> method to identify subsurface artifacts; in this case looking to locate
> a possible early 18th century structure.
>  Can anyone please recommend  (off-list is fine)any studies or other
> references to the use of metal detectors in historic archaeological
> settings?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Elizabeth Hoag, RPA
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