13th September 2005, 02:03 PM
We have two metal-detectors and use them ourselves.
We also usually build requirements for metal-detecting into our Specifications for evaluations, excavations or watching briefs.
I generally prefer to see the metal-detecting being done by an archaeologist rather than a local enthusiast, but there is a down-side. It does take skill and experience to do it effectively, and it can be hard to find archaeologists with those skills.
Either way, we want whoever does the work to be an employee of the unit for the duration, partly because we object to the use of 'volunteer' labour but mainly to make sure that they are fully under control.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
We also usually build requirements for metal-detecting into our Specifications for evaluations, excavations or watching briefs.
I generally prefer to see the metal-detecting being done by an archaeologist rather than a local enthusiast, but there is a down-side. It does take skill and experience to do it effectively, and it can be hard to find archaeologists with those skills.
Either way, we want whoever does the work to be an employee of the unit for the duration, partly because we object to the use of 'volunteer' labour but mainly to make sure that they are fully under control.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished