Radiocarbon dating and Bayesian chronological modelling by Dr Derek Hamilton

Derek’s work at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) radiocarbon dating laboratory at the University of Glasgow often involves assisting archaeologists to develop dating strategies for their excavations, as well as advising on sample selection and building chronological models. In Derek’s experience, archaeologists frequently only think about dating strategies after the excavation has concluded. However, the decisions that are taken on site in relation to the recording of features