Archaeological Resource Management in the UK: An Introduction

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John Hunter, Ian Ralston
A. Sutton, 1993 - 277 pages
Examines the impact on the archaeology profession of heritage management and legislation, stricter planning controls, changing land use, and the pressure of public concern and commercial interest regarding archaeological sites. Among the discussions are the problems of field work, the management of

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... Ancient Monuments Protection Act of 1882 was the first public and legal recognition of the need for what would now be called an ... Scheduled Monument description confirmation of boundary of 21 THE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATABASE.
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... monument is of national importance if , in the view of informed opinion , it contributes or appears likely to contribute ... Scheduled Ancient Monuments in England , 5,300 in Scotland and 2,700 in Wales . In England , 60,000 sites may ...
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... Scheduled Monument . Under the AMAA Act 1979 a plea of ignorance of scheduling is possible under certain circumstances . It was partly to try to ensure that owners and ... Scheduled Monument consent also 47 ANCIENT MONUMENTS LEGISLATION.

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the relationships between theory and practice
11
The British archaeological database
19
The structure of British archaeology
30
Copyright

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TitleArchaeological Resource Management in the UK: An Introduction
Archaeology Series
EditorsJohn Hunter, Ian Ralston
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherA. Sutton, 1993
Original fromIndiana University
Digitized3 Nov 2008
ISBN0750902752, 9780750902755
Length277 pages
  
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