Archaeological Resource Management in the UK: An IntroductionJohn Hunter, Ian Ralston Sutton, 1997 - 277 pages This introduction to the structure and context of archaeology in Britain reviews the vital issues facing archaeologists during a period in which the discipline has become increasingly complicated and diverse. The authors offer an analysis of the crucial questions of principle and practice that have arisen. In particular, they examine the implications for the archaeological profession of heritage management and legislation, stricter planning controls, changing land use, and the pressure of public interest and concern. |
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... measured in terms of the number of task - sets , the number of individuals and organizations who will perform those tasks , and the degree of co - ordination required between task - sets . Four main sorts of project are generally ...
... measured in terms of the number of task - sets , the number of individuals and organizations who will perform those tasks , and the degree of co - ordination required between task - sets . Four main sorts of project are generally ...
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... measurements taken within each grid . The sample interval is usually 1m or less and the spacing between traverses 1m ... measured in geophysical investigations ( contrasts of moisture and magnetic properties ) , represent bulk changes ...
... measurements taken within each grid . The sample interval is usually 1m or less and the spacing between traverses 1m ... measured in geophysical investigations ( contrasts of moisture and magnetic properties ) , represent bulk changes ...
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... measurements Report Resistivity data Figure 18.2 . Some standard strategies considered appropriate to initial prospection work . TGGAE 1A41 OA Detailed Magnetometry ( Fluxgate Gradiometer ) Level 209 GEOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES.
... measurements Report Resistivity data Figure 18.2 . Some standard strategies considered appropriate to initial prospection work . TGGAE 1A41 OA Detailed Magnetometry ( Fluxgate Gradiometer ) Level 209 GEOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES.
Contents
the relationships between theory and practice | 11 |
The British archaeological database | 19 |
The structure of British archaeology | 30 |
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academic activities Aerial Archaeology aerial photography AMAA Act Ancient Monuments application archaeo archaeological database archaeological features archaeological management archaeological remains archaeological sites archaeological units archive areas assessment Cadw Chapter Church consent considerable contract Council Countryside Commission cultural curators England English Heritage environment environmental example excavation field archaeology fieldwork funding geophysical grants historic buildings Historic Scotland Historical Monuments identified interpretation involved issues judgement land landscape legislation listed building local planning authority material ment monument class Monuments Protection Programme museum national importance Northern Ireland objects past photographs planning authority potential practice preservation problems professional programme proposed protection RCHME recent regional relevant rescue archaeology responsibility role Royal Commission Scheduled Ancient Monument Scheduled Monument scheme Scotland Secretary Section SMRS specific statutory structure survey techniques tion Treasure Trove Wales Wessex Archaeology