Archaeological Field Evaluation - 2008
The objective of an Archaeological Field Evaluation (AFE) is to supplement and verify the specified predictive model that resulted from the deskstudy. This is done by fieldwork designed to acquire (additional) information on known or expected archaeological values within a survey area. This covers the presence or absence, the nature and character, the quantity, dating, integrity and preservation and the relative quality of the archaeological values.
In most cases the AFE consists of a geophysical survey with the use of acoustics (side scan sonar), through which the surveyarea is systematically examined and mapped.
For example, in 2008 Periplus Archeomare has conducted and performed field evaluations for:
- Nearshore nature development project Medemblik, The Netherlands
- Dredging works waterways Provincie Zuid Holland, The Netherlands
- Dredging works waterways Wolderwijd, The Netherlands
- Dredging works waterway Amsterdam to Lemmer, The Netherlands
- IJburg Fase II, The Netherlands
The result is a report with a valuation and recommendations which can be used to take a policy decision. This means that the field activities are carried out to the level at which this decision can responsibly be taken.