'Rev Thomas Bayes: Get ready to wiggle' — Bayesian modelling, radiocarbon wiggle-matching, and the North wing of Baguley Hall

Hamilton, W.D., Bayliss, A., Menuge, A., Ramsey, C.B. and Cook, G.T. (2007) 'Rev Thomas Bayes: Get ready to wiggle' — Bayesian modelling, radiocarbon wiggle-matching, and the North wing of Baguley Hall. Vernacular Architecture, 38(1), pp. 87-97. (doi: 10.1179/174962907X248083)

Abstract

The principles of the Bayesian approach for modelling chronologies has been outlined in Bayliss (this volume). This paper applies these methods to a ‘real world’ problem of dating a phase of construction where the potential for treering dating is limited. The accuracy and precision that these new techniques can deliver is demonstrated. Bayesian modelling of radiocarbon dates and tree-ring dating independently estimate construction of the north wing in the third quarter of the fifteenth century.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Cook, Professor Gordon
• Authors: Hamilton, W.D., Bayliss, A., Menuge, A., Ramsey, C.B., and Cook, G.T.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
• Journal Name: Vernacular Architecture
• ISSN: 0305-5477
• ISSN (Online): 1749-6292