PALAEOENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF A DISUSED MAN-MADE POND ADJACENT TO THE RUINS OF HAILES ABBEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Author(s): Matt Canti, Dawn Irving, James Wells
This report represents the results of an assessment to determine the palaeoenvironmental potential of sediments in the overgrown man-made pond at Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire. A range of techniques was employed including a stratigraphical survey, plant macrofossil, pollen, ostracod, and diatom analyses. The results show that the pond deposits extended to 3.5 m in thickness. Microfossil concentrations were, in general, low (there were no diatoms at all) and only a minimum of information was extracted from the deposits. Nevertheless, there is good evidence to suggest that further analysis, particularly in plant macrofossils and pollen, may provide an insight into pond management issues and local vegetation in the vicinity of Hailes Abbey. Should restoration of the pond be considered it is recommended that consideration is given to the sedimentary sequence at this site.
- Report Number:
- 7/2001
- Series:
- CfA Reports
- Pages:
- 16
- Keywords:
- Environmental Studies
