British Isles Tree Ring Chronology from 298 to -25 BP

A tree ring chronology dataset from the British Isles, covering the period from 298 to -25 calendar years before present. The data were produced by Baillie and Lockwood as part of the QUSP-ITRDB project and archived by NOAA's World Data Service for Paleoclimatology. The dataset was last updated in 1975.

Use Cases

• Reconstruct past climate variables like temperature or precipitation by analyzing the tree ring width series.
• Calibrate and validate radiocarbon dating models using the dated tree ring chronology.
• Study ecological responses to historical events by examining growth anomalies within the ring record.
• Perform cross-dating with other regional chronologies using the annual ring data to extend climate records.

Strengths

• Covers a 323-year time period from 298 to -25 BP.
• Archived by the authoritative NOAA World Data Service for Paleoclimatology.

Limitations

• Dataset metadata indicates a last update in 1975, suggesting it may not reflect modern reanalysis or corrections.
• Specific sample depth, measurement statistics, and raw measurement data are not provided in the description.

Provenance

Source

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), World Data Service (WDS) for Paleoclimatology.

Collection Method

Tree ring analysis (dendrochronology).

Time Range

298 to -25 calendar years before present (BP).

Freshness

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Geography

United Kingdom, British Isles.