3D Interpretative Modelling of Archaeological Sites/
A Computer Reconstruction of a Medieval Timber and Earthwork Castle

Department of Archaeology, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ. j.huggett@archaeology.gla.ac.uk

Summary

This paper looks at aspects of archaeological three-dimensional reconstruction modelling from two perspectives:

• issues and solutions relating to the modelling process, emphasising a flexible approach developed using standardised components located and structured using basic parameters, and
• a discussion of a case study involving the reconstruction of a medieval timber castle, incorporating a detailed topographic survey with reconstructed structural elements derived from interpreted excavation evidence.

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Features

• This article will appeal to: those interested in 3d modelling for reconstruction in archaeology.
• Key Features: 3d modelling of sites, computer reconstructions of earthwork and timber phases of a castle.
• Keywords: archaeology; 3-D; reconstruction; modelling; medieval; castle; excavation; topographic survey; Symons Castle; Welsh borders
• Find more publications on 3D modelling in the British and Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB)

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