Christopher Gaffney (archaeological geophysicist)
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Chris Gaffney is a British archaeological geophysicist
, who formerly worked on Time Team
, the Channel 4
archaeological television series.
Gaffney studied for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Bradford
.
In 1986 John Gater
and Chris Gaffney set up Geophysical Surveys of Bradford (GSB Prospection), an independent consultancy in geophysics for archaeology.
As well as writing articles for publication in several journals Gaffney has authored several books. With John Gater, Gaffney co-authored the book "Revealing the Buried Past: Geophysics for Archaeologists" and along with Schmidt and Aspinall, Gaffney authored "Magnetometry for Archaeologists".
In the summer of 2007, Gaffney was awarded an honorary degree
by the University of Bradford for "for popularising archaeological geophysics via Time Team and other media opportunities".
In October 2007 Gaffney was employed as a lecturer in Archaeological Geophysics at the University of Bradford and now teaches at the institution.
Gaffney is also currently the editor of the Journal of Archaeological Prospection and the chairman of the International Society for Archaeological Prospection.
Archaeological geophysics
Geophysical survey in archaeology most often refers to ground-based physical sensing techniques used for archaeological imaging or mapping. Remote sensing and marine surveys are also used in archaeology, but are generally considered separate disciplines...
, who formerly worked on Time Team
Time Team
Time Team is a British television series which has been aired on Channel 4 since 1994. Created by television producer Tim Taylor and presented by actor Tony Robinson, each episode features a team of specialists carrying out an archaeological dig over a period of three days, with Robinson explaining...
, the Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
archaeological television series.
Gaffney studied for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Bradford
University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is a British university located in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The University received its Royal Charter in 1966, making it the 40th University to be created in Britain, but its origins date back to the early 1800s...
.
In 1986 John Gater
John Gater
John Gater is a British archaeological geophysicist, who is often featured on Time Team, the Channel 4 archaeological television series.He was educated at the University of Bradford and graduated with a BTech Archaeological Sciences in 1979...
and Chris Gaffney set up Geophysical Surveys of Bradford (GSB Prospection), an independent consultancy in geophysics for archaeology.
As well as writing articles for publication in several journals Gaffney has authored several books. With John Gater, Gaffney co-authored the book "Revealing the Buried Past: Geophysics for Archaeologists" and along with Schmidt and Aspinall, Gaffney authored "Magnetometry for Archaeologists".
In the summer of 2007, Gaffney was awarded an honorary degree
Honorary degree
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
by the University of Bradford for "for popularising archaeological geophysics via Time Team and other media opportunities".
In October 2007 Gaffney was employed as a lecturer in Archaeological Geophysics at the University of Bradford and now teaches at the institution.
Gaffney is also currently the editor of the Journal of Archaeological Prospection and the chairman of the International Society for Archaeological Prospection.