11th June 2009, 06:20 PM
I don't think it is that unusual to wash finds and process samples on site. In fact I work on a lot of sites where we sieve samples, float etc etc and wash finds if we have the time and facilities.
I can understand some reluctance from commercial units to undertake such works if it comes down to having to account for time and budget (it maybe that some sponsors pay for defined excavation tasks during fieldwork and require separate assessment, costing and approval before 'post-ex' work can be carried out).
Or maybe I have missed the point that Unotof1 was trying to make here.....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
I can understand some reluctance from commercial units to undertake such works if it comes down to having to account for time and budget (it maybe that some sponsors pay for defined excavation tasks during fieldwork and require separate assessment, costing and approval before 'post-ex' work can be carried out).
Or maybe I have missed the point that Unotof1 was trying to make here.....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...