Abstract
Introduction
Vindolanda, situated in Northumberland, UK, is part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage site and has remarkable preservation of artefacts of international significance including leather, writing tablets, human and animal bones and textiles. The occupational and fill layers which are excavated every year display a range of conditions, of which often include an anaerobic layer, which limits oxygen and results in improved preservation of artefacts. Furthermore, Vivianite (Fe 3(PO 4)2·8H 2O) is often observed under these conditions. Soil samples were analysed for inorganic elements, organic – fatty acids and microbial species to enable a fully comprehensive classification.
Vindolanda, situated in Northumberland, UK, is part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage site and has remarkable preservation of artefacts of international significance including leather, writing tablets, human and animal bones and textiles. The occupational and fill layers which are excavated every year display a range of conditions, of which often include an anaerobic layer, which limits oxygen and results in improved preservation of artefacts. Furthermore, Vivianite (Fe 3(PO 4)2·8H 2O) is often observed under these conditions. Soil samples were analysed for inorganic elements, organic – fatty acids and microbial species to enable a fully comprehensive classification.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 4 Jun 2019 |
| Event | American Society for Mass Spectrometry: 67th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics - Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, United States Duration: 2 Jun 2019 → 6 Jun 2019 Conference number: 67 |
Conference
| Conference | American Society for Mass Spectrometry |
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| Abbreviated title | ASMS |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Atlanta |
| Period | 2/06/19 → 6/06/19 |