Introductory Webinar
Thinking of joining the portal volunteer community?
Why not listen to our introductory webinar for more information and to see a demonstration of the lidar portal.
This presentation was given by Rebecca Bennett, LiDAR Portal Manager, on the 30th March 2023. The slides and transcript are available for download below.
If you have any questions you can contact Rebecca via email.
Why is it
important?
While we have hundreds of archaeological records for Cranborne Chase, many thousands more sites remain unrecorded. The traces of past human use of the land such as ancient fields and settlements can be hard to appreciate on the ground. Using lidar survey brings a new perspective on the landscape and helps us to identify, monitor the condition and better manage new and existing archaeological remains. Lidar can really help in our understanding and appreciation of this archaeology through incredible levels of detail and robust, innovative 3D modelling.
Get involved
The Cranborne Chase LiDAR portal was developed as part of the Chase & Chalke project ‘Champions of the Past’, a major archaeological project which aims to provide opportunities for people to learn about and engage with archaeology.
To find out more about the project and Chase & Chalke, click below.