Paper short abstract:

In 2010 an analysis and mapping project was undertaken to explore the potential of historic aerial photography to develop understanding of the former Roman town of Isurium Brigantium, located at Aldborough, North Yorkshire. This poster presents summary findings.

Paper long abstract:

Since 1928 aerial reconnaissance has targeted the North Yorkshire village of Aldborough for what lies beneath: the Roman civitas capital of Isurium Brigantium. In 2001 an extended period of dry weather produced dramatic parching in the fields in and around Aldborough. This revealed the lines of the town defences and parts of the internal street layout. In 2010 an air photographic analysis and mapping project was undertaken to digitally record the identified features and to explore the full potential of historic aerial photography. The project was completed as part of an English Heritage Professional Placement in Conservation (EPPIC) by Tara-Jane Sutcliffe. Cambridge University are currently undertaking geophysical survey at Aldborough. Collaboration between the two projects will allow future work to target features identified from aerial photography, thereby furthering our understanding of the former Roman town within its landscape setting.