Medieval Ditch Excavation
A new survey reported in Scientific Reports March 21 revealed a medieval wetland reclamation project near Boudelo abbey. Here, one of two excavation sites that revealed brick foundations dating to the 13th and early 14th centuries.
Medieval Excavation
Overview of the excavation at S1 showing the two excavated block brick foundations and the two ditches, dug out in the lake sediments (layered soil) and the sandy substrate, filled in with clay-heavy sediment and organic material.
Brick Foundations
A brick foundation that was part of the outer reaches of the Boudelo monastery in Belgium.
Foundation Excavation
Excavation of brick foundations at the Boudelo abbey site in Belgium.
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction
A three-dimensional reconstruction of the topography of the medieval monastery grounds at Boudelo. The excavated foundations are in yellow.
Wetlands Site
The site of the former wetlands is now pasture land.
EMI Sensor
An electromagnetic induction sensor used to map out what's underground by detecting variations in magnetism and electrical conductivity of soil.
Wetlands Excavation Site
The first of two excavation sites made to confirm the subsurface mapping.
Excavation Site One
View from above, looking into the excavation at S1 from another angle, showing the ditches. Behind the trees current agricultural buildings are visible, built on top of the sandridge.
Excavation in Progress
Archaeologists excavate on the lands of the medieval monastery.
Excavation Profile
A photograph of the sediments excavated.
