17th September 2013, 01:10 PM
Jack Wrote:I have been involved in several projects where the client avoided important archaeology either by route change, construction methodology change or even abandoning building in that area entirely. Surely this is the best result, so that the remains can be excavated at a later stage under a research dig rather than rescue dig?nope - dont why you even think that. surely it is best for an archaeologist to be employed to dig it? surely it is best that it is rescued from the plough, looters, unit, shifty consultants, bad builders etc asap
If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about answers