3D Digital Documentation in Archaeological Conservation: Revolution or evolution?
Channel: Recording Archaeology
Date: 31/03/2019

Hardware and software for rapid 3D digital imaging using techniques such as photogrammetry, laser and white light scanning have recently become more accessible than ever before, leading to increasing adoption of these techniques as standard practice in both archaeological and conservation recording. The benefits of 3D modelling for visualization, dissemination and outreach are often cited. How can these techniques be applied to significantly enrich information on objects and sites gathered by conservators, and how can conservation perspectives on digital 3D recording add to archaeological datasets? 

Eric Nordgren (Historic England) and Ashley Lingle (Cardiff University)