Article
Geophysical and Geochemical Proxies of Neolithic Sites from Thessaly: A Comparative Study on the Potential of Soil Magnetic Susceptibility and Phosphate Analyses for Minimally Invasive Location and Interpretation of Buried Features
Cuenca-García C, Aidona E, Wilson C, Jrad A & Sarris A (2023) Geophysical and Geochemical Proxies of Neolithic Sites from Thessaly: A Comparative Study on the Potential of Soil Magnetic Susceptibility and Phosphate Analyses for Minimally Invasive Location and Interpretation of Buried Features. Geosciences, 13 (1), Art. No.: 3. https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13010003
Article
New insights into organic carbon stabilization in soil macroaggregates: An in situ study by optical microscopy and SEM-EDS technique
Guidi P, Falsone G, Wilson C, Cavani L, Ciavatta C & Marzadori C (2021) New insights into organic carbon stabilization in soil macroaggregates: An in situ study by optical microscopy and SEM-EDS technique. Geoderma, 397, Art. No.: 115101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2021.115101
Article
Near real-time soil erosion mapping through mobile gamma-ray spectroscopy
Varley A, Tyler A & Wilson C (2020) Near real-time soil erosion mapping through mobile gamma-ray spectroscopy. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 223-224, Art. No.: 106400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2020.106400
Article
Characterising radium-226 particles from legacy contamination to support radiation dose assessments
McGuire C, Dale P, Copplestone D, Wilson C & Tyler A (2020) Characterising radium-226 particles from legacy contamination to support radiation dose assessments. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 212, Art. No.: 106127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2019.106127
Article
Evidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistry
Usai MR, Pickering MD, Wilson C, Manunza MR, Garbi I, Pittoni E, Brothwell DR & Keely BJ (2018) Evidence from burial sediments for prehistoric burial practice and ritual in Monte Claro chambered tombs: Micromorphology, mineralogy and geochemistry. Journal of Archaeological Science, 100, pp. 139-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2018.10.008
Article
Signatures of degraded body tissues and environmental conditions in grave soils from a Roman and an Anglo-Scandinavian age burial from Hungate, York
Pickering MD, Ghislandi S, Usai MR, Wilson C, Connelly P, Brothwell DR & Keeley BJ (2018) Signatures of degraded body tissues and environmental conditions in grave soils from a Roman and an Anglo-Scandinavian age burial from Hungate, York. Journal of Archaeological Science, 99, pp. 87-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2018.08.007
Authored Book
Reindeer hunters at Howburn Farm, South Lanarkshire
Ballin TB, Saville A, Housley R, Tipping R, Bradley M, Wilson C, Lincoln P & MacLeod A (2018) Reindeer hunters at Howburn Farm, South Lanarkshire [A late Hamburgian settlement in southern Scotland - its lithic artefacts and natural environment]. Oxford: Archaeopress Archaeology.
Article
Little House in the Mountains? A small Mesolithic structure from the Cairngorm Mountains, Scotland
Warren G, Fraser S, Clarke A, Driscoll K, Mitchell W, Noble G, Paterson D, Schulting R, Tipping R, Verbaas A, Wilson C & Wickham-Jones C (2018) Little House in the Mountains? A small Mesolithic structure from the Cairngorm Mountains, Scotland. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 18, pp. 936-945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2017.11.021
Article
MMI partial extraction geochemistry for the resolution of anthropogenic activities across the archaeological Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum
Sylvester G, Mann A, Cook S & Wilson C (2018) MMI partial extraction geochemistry for the resolution of anthropogenic activities across the archaeological Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum. Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 18 (1), pp. 58-74. https://doi.org/10.1144/geochem2017-009
Article
Application of high resolution Mobile Metal Ion (MMI) soil geochemistry to archaeological investigations: an example from a Roman metal working site, Somerset, United Kingdom
Sylvester G, Mann A, Rate A & Wilson C (2017) Application of high resolution Mobile Metal Ion (MMI) soil geochemistry to archaeological investigations: an example from a Roman metal working site, Somerset, United Kingdom. Geoarchaeology, 32 (5), pp. 563-574. https://doi.org/10.1002/gea.21618
Article
Spectral Characteristics for Estimation Heavy Metals Accumulation in Wheat Plants and Grain
Amer M, Tyler A, Fouda T, Hunter P, Elmetwalli AMH, Wilson C & Vallejo-Marín M (2017) Spectral Characteristics for Estimation Heavy Metals Accumulation in Wheat Plants and Grain. Scientific Papers Series: Management, Economic Engineering and Rural Development, 17 (3), pp. 47-55. http://managementjournal.usamv.ro/index.php/scientific-papers/1451-spectral-characteristics-for-estimation-heavy-metals-accumulation-in-wheat-plants-and-grain-1451
Article
Soil physical disturbance resulting from stump harvesting
Collison J, Wilson C, Moffat A & Gallacher J (2015) Soil physical disturbance resulting from stump harvesting. Scottish Forestry, 69 (2), pp. 20-27. http://www.rsfs.org/images/journal2006-2015/69/690207.pdf
Article
Assessment of physicochemical properties and metal contents of water and sediments of Bodo Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry
Vincent-Akpu IF, Tyler A, Wilson C & Mackinnon G (2015) Assessment of physicochemical properties and metal contents of water and sediments of Bodo Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, 97 (2), pp. 135-144. https://doi.org/10.1080/02772248.2015.1041526
Article
Three-Dimensional Mapping of Soil Chemical Characteristics at Micrometric Scale by Combining 2D SEM-EDX Data and 3D X-Ray CT Images
Hapca SM, Baveye PC, Wilson C, Lark RM & Otten W (2015) Three-Dimensional Mapping of Soil Chemical Characteristics at Micrometric Scale by Combining 2D SEM-EDX Data and 3D X-Ray CT Images. PLoS ONE, 10 (9), Art. No.: e0137205. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0137205
Article
Europeanization of sub-Arctic environments: perspectives from Norse Greenland’s outer fjords
Golding KA, Simpson I, Wilson C, Lowe EC, Schofield JE & Edwards KJ (2015) Europeanization of sub-Arctic environments: perspectives from Norse Greenland’s outer fjords. Human Ecology, 43 (1), pp. 61-77. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10745-014-9708-y
Other
An Introduction to Cultural Soil Heritage
Wilson C (2014) An Introduction to Cultural Soil Heritage. [YouTube video] 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REYdnZcRFG4
Article
Investigations on the South Shore of Brownsea Island by the Dorset Alum and Copperas Industries Project
Bellamy PS, Broadbent G, Corney M & Wilson C (2014) Investigations on the South Shore of Brownsea Island by the Dorset Alum and Copperas Industries Project. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 135, pp. 272-283. http://research.dorsetcountymuseum.org/c135.html
Article
Investigations at Kimmeridge Bay by the Dorset Alum and Copperas Industries Project
Bellamy PS, Broadbent G, Corney M, Hawkins A, Trevarthen M & Wilson C (2014) Investigations at Kimmeridge Bay by the Dorset Alum and Copperas Industries Project. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 135, pp. 284-296. http://research.dorsetcountymuseum.org/c135.html#p284
Article
Investigations on the Studland Circles by the Dorset Alum and Copperas Industries Project
Bellamy PS, Broadbent G, Corney M & Wilson C (2014) Investigations on the Studland Circles by the Dorset Alum and Copperas Industries Project. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 135, pp. 297-310. http://research.dorsetcountymuseum.org/c135.html
Article
Wrappings of power: a woman’s burial in cattle hide at Langwell Farm, Strath Oykel
Lelong O, Arabaolaza I, Booth T, Evans J, Evershed RP, Harris S, Hollund H, Keeley B, Lamb A, Pickering M, Pinder AP, Ramsay S, Walton Rogers P, Šoberl L, Wilson C & Wilson L (2014) Wrappings of power: a woman’s burial in cattle hide at Langwell Farm, Strath Oykel. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 144, pp. 65-132. http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archiveDS/archiveDownload?t=arch-352-1/dissemination/pdf/vol_144/144_0065_0132.pdf
Article
Stabilization of Organic Carbon via Chemical Interactions with Fe and Al Oxides in Gley Soils
Cloy JM, Wilson C & Graham MC (2014) Stabilization of Organic Carbon via Chemical Interactions with Fe and Al Oxides in Gley Soils. Soil Science, 179 (12), pp. 547-560. https://doi.org/10.1097/SS.0000000000000096
Other
Soil Science: An Introduction to Cultural Soil Heritage
Wilson C (2014) Soil Science: An Introduction to Cultural Soil Heritage. [Youtube Educational Video] 09.2014. http://youtu.be/REYdnZcRFG4?list=UUHHciYt47RFZLqcQ6QGkjxg
Article
Relating microfeatures of soil organic matter to C stabilisation: optical microscopy, SEM-EDS, abiotic oxidation
Falsone G, Wilson C, Cloy JM, Graham MC & Bonifacio E (2014) Relating microfeatures of soil organic matter to C stabilisation: optical microscopy, SEM-EDS, abiotic oxidation. Biology and Fertility of Soils, 50 (4), pp. 623-632. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-013-0883-6
Article
'Interred with their bones': soil micromorphology and chemistry in the study of human remains
Usai M, Pickering MD, Wilson C, Keely BJ & Brothwell DR (2014) 'Interred with their bones': soil micromorphology and chemistry in the study of human remains. Antiquity, 88 (339), Art. No.: Project Gallery Article. http://antiquity.ac.uk/projgall/usai339/
Book Chapter
Soil pollution and abuse
Cresser M, Green S & Wilson C (2013) Soil pollution and abuse. In: Cresser M, Batty L, Boxall A & Adams C (eds.) Introduction to Environmental Science: earth and man. Harlow: Pearson, pp. 443-470. http://www.pearson.com.au/student/university/product-listing-page/product-details-page/?isbn=9780131789326
Article
Characterising the morphological properties and surface composition of radium contaminated particles: a means of interpreting origin and deposition
Wilson C, Adderley WP, Tyler A & Dale P (2013) Characterising the morphological properties and surface composition of radium contaminated particles: a means of interpreting origin and deposition. Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts, 15 (10), pp. 1921-1929. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3em00141e
Article
A microanalytical study of iron, aluminium and organic matter relationships in soils with contrasting hydrological regimes
Wilson C, Cloy JM, Graham MC & Hamlet L (2013) A microanalytical study of iron, aluminium and organic matter relationships in soils with contrasting hydrological regimes. Geoderma, 202-203, pp. 71-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2013.03.020
Article
Automated statistical method to align 2D chemical maps with 3D X-ray micro-tomography images of soils
Hapca S, Wang ZX, Otten W, Wilson C & Baveye P (2011) Automated statistical method to align 2D chemical maps with 3D X-ray micro-tomography images of soils. Geoderma, 164 (3-4), pp. 146-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2011.05.018
Book Chapter
Anthropogenic Features
Adderley WP, Wilson C, Simpson I & Davidson D (2010) Anthropogenic Features. In: Stoops G, Marcelino V & Mees F (eds.) Interpretation of micromorphological features of soils and regoliths. Amsterdam: Elsevier, pp. 577-596. http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.editors/716493/description#description
Article
Tell formation processes as indicated from geoarchaeological and geochemical investigations at Xeropolis, Euboea, Greece
Davidson D, Wilson C, Lemos IS & Theocharopoulos SP (2010) Tell formation processes as indicated from geoarchaeological and geochemical investigations at Xeropolis, Euboea, Greece. Journal of Archaeological Science, 37 (7), pp. 1564-1571. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2010.01.017
Research Report
Vegetation survey and analysis of RSPB Skinflats reserve: baseline survey prior to the introduction of a regulated tidal exchange scheme
Jump A, Mayhew RJ & Wilson C (2009) Vegetation survey and analysis of RSPB Skinflats reserve: baseline survey prior to the introduction of a regulated tidal exchange scheme. RSPB Scotland, South and West Region.
Website Content
Soil Analysis Support System for Archaeology (SASSA)
Davidson D, Wilson C, Pollard E, Cairns D, Cowie J & Blunn M (2009) Soil Analysis Support System for Archaeology (SASSA). 2009. www.sassa.org.uk.
Article
An evaluation of the site specificity of soil elemental signatures for identifying and interpreting former functional areas
Wilson C & Davidson D (2009) An evaluation of the site specificity of soil elemental signatures for identifying and interpreting former functional areas. Journal of Archaeological Science, 36 (10), pp. 2327-2334. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03054403; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2009.06.022
Article
A Mobile Knowledge Management and Decision Support Tool for Soil Analysis
Cowie J, Cairns D, Blunn M, Wilson C, Pollard E & Davidson D (2009) A Mobile Knowledge Management and Decision Support Tool for Soil Analysis. International Journal of Information Management, 29 (5), pp. 397-406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2009.02.004
Article
Multi-element soil analysis: an assessment of its potential as an aid to archaeological interpretation
Wilson C, Davidson D & Cresser MS (2008) Multi-element soil analysis: an assessment of its potential as an aid to archaeological interpretation. Journal of Archaeological Science, 35 (2), pp. 412-424. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03054403; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2007.04.006
Book Chapter
Mobile decision making and knowledge management: supporting geoarchaelogists in the field
Blunn M, Cowie J, Cairns D, Wilson C & Davidson D (2007) Mobile decision making and knowledge management: supporting geoarchaelogists in the field. In: Cardoso J, Cordeiro J & Filipe J (eds.) ICEIS 2007 - Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems Volume AIDSS June 12-16, 2007, Funchal, Portugal. ICEIS - International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems conference series. Denmark: Interaction Design Foundation, pp. 57-62. http://www.interaction-design.org/references/conferences/iceis_2007_-_proceedings_of_the_ninth_international_conference_on_enterprise_information_systems_volume_aidss.html
Article
Evaluating the use of multi-element soil analysis in archaeology: a study of a postmedieval croft (Olligarth) in Shetland
Wilson C, Davidson D & Cresser MS (2007) Evaluating the use of multi-element soil analysis in archaeology: a study of a postmedieval croft (Olligarth) in Shetland. Atti della Societa Toscana di Scienze Naturali - Memorie serie A, 112, pp. 69-79. http://www.stsn.it/serAvolCXII.htm
Conference Proceeding
Living with peat in the flow country: prehistoric farming communities and blanket peat spread at Oliclett, Caithness, northern Scotland
Tipping R, Tisdall E, Davies A, Wilson C & Yendell S (2007) Living with peat in the flow country: prehistoric farming communities and blanket peat spread at Oliclett, Caithness, northern Scotland. In: Barber J, Clark C, Cressey M, Crone A, Hale A, Henderson J, Housley R, Sands R, Sheridan A & Scottish WAP( (eds.) Archaeology from the Wetlands: Recent Perspectives: Proceedings of the 11th WARP Conference, Edinburgh 2005. WARP Occasional Papers. 11th Annual WARP conference, Edinburgh. Edinburgh: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, pp. 165-173. http://www.socantscot.org/partnumber.asp?cid=&pnid=116854
Article
The legacy of past manuring practices on soil contamination in remote rural areas
Davidson D, Wilson C, Meharg AA, Deacon C & Edwards KJ (2007) The legacy of past manuring practices on soil contamination in remote rural areas. Environment International, 33 (1), pp. 78-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2006.07.001
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Norse settlement and site formation in the Faroe Islands
Simpson I, Adderley WP, McKenzie J & Wilson C (2006) Norse settlement and site formation in the Faroe Islands. NABO Conference: THE VIEW FROM HERE: History and Ecology of the North Atlantic Region, Université Laval, Québec, Canada, 20.09.2006-24.09.2006.
Article
Lead isotope ratios as a means of sourcing anthropogenic lead in archaeological soils: A pilot study of an abandoned Shetland croft
Wilson C, Bacon JR, Cresser MS & Davidson D (2006) Lead isotope ratios as a means of sourcing anthropogenic lead in archaeological soils: A pilot study of an abandoned Shetland croft. Archaeometry, 48 (3), pp. 501-509. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-4754.2006.00269.x
Article
Sequential element extraction of soils from abandoned farms: an investigation of the partitioning of anthropogenic element inputs from historic land use
Wilson C, Cresser M & Davidson D (2006) Sequential element extraction of soils from abandoned farms: an investigation of the partitioning of anthropogenic element inputs from historic land use. Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 8 (4), pp. 439-444. https://doi.org/10.1039/b516614d
Article
Developing SASSA: a Soil Analysis Support System for Archaeologists
Wilson C, Davidson D, Pollard E, Cowie J, Cairns D & Blunn M (2005) Developing SASSA: a Soil Analysis Support System for Archaeologists. Internet Archaeology, (25). https://doi.org/10.11141/ia.25.4
Article
An evaluation of multielement analysis of historic soil contamination to differentiate space use and former function in and around abandoned farms
Wilson C, Davidson D & Cresser M (2005) An evaluation of multielement analysis of historic soil contamination to differentiate space use and former function in and around abandoned farms. Holocene, 15 (7), pp. 1094-1099. https://doi.org/10.1191/0959683605hl881rr
Article
Micromorphological assessment of the effect of liming on faunal excrement in an upland grassland soil
Davidson D, Bruneau PMC, Grieve I & Wilson C (2004) Micromorphological assessment of the effect of liming on faunal excrement in an upland grassland soil. Applied Soil Ecology, 26 (3), pp. 169-177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2004.01.006
Research Report
Holocene Landscape Development at Oliclett, near Wick, Caithness
Tipping R, Davies A, Wilson C & Pannett A (2003) Holocene Landscape Development at Oliclett, near Wick, Caithness. Historic Scotland. Archive Report. Historic Scotland.
Article
Soil management in pre-Hispanic raised field systems: Micromorphological evidence from Hacienda Zuleta, Ecuador
Wilson C, Simpson I & Currie EJ (2002) Soil management in pre-Hispanic raised field systems: Micromorphological evidence from Hacienda Zuleta, Ecuador. Geoarchaeology, 17 (3), pp. 261-283. https://doi.org/10.1002/gea.10015