Research
Frequently used techniques: Magnetometry, EMI & GPR
TARGET participates annually in archaeological research providing a range of geophysical services to
- National & regional agencies charged with protection of archaeological heritage
- Universities & museums
- Heritage organisations & local communities
- Private clients
Projects to date include
| Project | Archaeological context | Method | Client | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goasseac'h | Neolithic, Iron Age, Gallo-Roman, Medieval | 3D-GPR, Magnetometry | Laboratoire d'archéologie préhistorique, Université de Genève | Carhaix-Plouguer, Bretagne, France | 2021 |
| Hanvec, Kervel Le Labou | Prehistoric burial complex | Magnetometry | Conseil départemental du Finistère, Centre départemental de l'archéologie | Finistère, Bretagne, France | 2021 |
| Baron-sur-Odon | Neolithic, Iron Age, Gallo-Roman, Medieval | Electromagnetic induction (EMI), magnetometry | CRAHAM / CNRS, Université de Caen Normandie | Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France | 2021 |
| The Yellow Steeple, St. Mary's Abbey | Augustinian Priory | Magnetometry | National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage | Co. Meath, Ireland | 2021 |
| Vieux-la-Romaine | Gallo-Roman | Electromagnetic induction (EMI), Magnetometry | DGA Education, Culture, Attractivité et Territoires, Service Archéologie, Département du Calvados | Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France | 2021 |
| Baron-sur-Odon | Neolithic, Gallo-Roman, Medieval | Electromagnetic induction (EMI) & magnetometry | CRAHAM / CNRS, Université de Caen Normandie | Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France | 2020 |
| Goasseac'h | Neolithic, Iron Age, Gallo-Roman, Medieval | Magnetometry | Laboratoire d'archéologie préhistorique, Université de Genève | Carhaix-Plouguer, Bretagne, France | 2020 |
| Ballymoon Castle | 13-14th century masonry castle | Magnetometry | Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society | Co. Carlow, Ireland | 2020 |
| Dromiskin Graveyard | Souterrain | 3D-GPR | County Louth Archaeological & Historical Society | Co. Louth, Ireland | 2020 |
| Cairn de Barnenez | Neolithic | Magnetometry | Laboratoire d'archéologie préhistorique et anthropologie, Université de Genève | Plouezoc'h, Finistère, France | 2019 |
| Goasseac'h | Neolithic, Iron Age, Medieval | Magnetometry / Ground penetrating radar / GPR | Laboratoire d'archéologie préhistorique et anthropologie, Université de Genève | Carhaix-Plouguer, Finistère, France | 2019 |
| Lands adjacent to Granard Motte & Bailey Castle | Iron Age, Medieval | Magnetometry | Longford County Council, NUIG, Western Aerial Survey | Granard, Co. Longford, Ireland | 2019 |
| Vieux-la-Romaine | Gallo-Romaine | Magnetometry | Conseil départemental du Calvados, DGA Education Culture Attractivité et Territoires | Départemental du Calvados, Normandie, France | 2019 |
| Tour de l'Épaule, Gallardon | 15th century castle | Georadar | Service Archeologie, Department de Eure-et-Loir | Department de Eure-et-Loir, France | 2019 |
| Fingal Geophysical survey project | Iron Age settlement & ecclesiastical remains | Magnetometry | Fingal Co. Council | Ireland | 2018 |
| Tregouzel | Gallo-Roman temple | Magnetometry, GPR | Port Musée Douarnenez | France | 2018 |
| Coet Surho | Medieval hamlet | Magnetometry | CERAM | France | 2016 |
| Pen Castel | Iron Age promontory fort | Magnetometry | CERAM | France | 2016 |
| Vieux-la-Romaine | Roman town of Aregenua | Magnetometry, EMI | Service Archéologie, Territoire Départemental du Calvados | France | 2015 |
| Saint-Martin-au-Val | Gallo-Roman temple | GPR, EMI | Direction de l’Archéologie Ville de Chartres | France | 2015 |
| Tavers (Loiret), Les Caves | Iron Age farmstead & Roman villa | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Université de Toulouse II / Service de l'Archéologie du Département de l'Indre-et-Loire | France | 2014 |
| Liscorno, Morbihan | Gallo-Roman potters village and Roman road | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | CERAM | France | 2013 |
| Er Hastel, Locmariaquer | Gallo-Roman theatre | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | CERAM | France | 2013 |
| Gourgé, Poitou-Charentes | Roman settlement | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity, EMI | Archeoloire | France | 2013 |
| Knockainey archaeological complex, Co. Limerick | Barrow complex, cursus, cairn, ringwork, possible hillfort | Magnetometry | Dept. of Archaeology, University College Cork | Ireland | 2012 |
| Chateau de Suscinio, Morbihan, Bretagne | 13th century fortified castle | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Service Départemental d'Archéologie du Morbihan | France | 2012 |
| Bremore Castle & Swords Castle Conservation Plan | 15th & 13th century castles | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity, GPR | Fingal Co. Council | Ireland | 2011 |
| WA026-003, Matthewstown Passage Tomb | Neolithic passage tomb | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Office of Public Works | Ireland | 2010 |
| Castlemore | Medieval village | Magnetometry, GPR | The Discovery Programme | Ireland | 2010 |
| Tulsk Priory | Medieval priory | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Office of Public Works | Ireland | 2009 |
| Rathkineely | Rath/ringfort | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Private client | Ireland | 2009 |
| Clonfad | Monastic site | Magnetometry | Valerie J. Keeley | Ireland | 2009 |
| St. Doolagh’s church & graveyard | Ecclesastical settlement | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Friends of St. Doulagh’s Church | Ireland | 2009 |
| Ballintober Castle | Anglo-Norman castle | GPR | Ballintubber Development Association | Ireland | 2009 |
| Tulsk Fort | Fort (rath/ringfort & tower house) | GPR | Office of Public Works | Ireland | 2009 |
| Tulsk Castle | Medieval castle | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Office of Public Works | Ireland | 2009 |
| Castle Coole | 18th Century neo-classical mansion | Magnetometry | The National Trust, Northern Ireland region | Ireland (North) | 2008 |
| Danesfort | Ringwork | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Private client | Ireland | 2008 |
| Ballyorley | Ecclesiastical settlement | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Private client | Ireland | 2008 |
| Ballintober Castle | Anglo-Norman castle | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity, | Ballintober Development Association | Ireland | 2008 |
| Woodstown | Viking settlement | Magnetometry | Mr Gerry Harney | Ireland | 2007 |
| Linns townland, Annagassan | Viking longphort | Magnetometry | Ember Films | Ireland | 2007 |
| Borris House | Medieval castle | Magnetometry | Carlow County Council | Ireland | 2007 |
| Bective Abbey | Cistercian abbey | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | National Monuments Service, Dept. of Environment, Heritage & The Gaeltacht | Ireland | 2007 |
| Derryhivenny Castle | Medieval tower house | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Ms Aideen Burke | Ireland | 2006 |
| Kilsallaghan | Prehistoric settlement (prior to Thornton Hall development) | Magnetometry, electrical resistivity | Kilsallaghan Residents Association | Ireland | 2005 |
