25th January 2005, 04:59 PM
I think the principle is the important thing. Exactly how many would be needed is something that would need to be carefully researched. Factors to be considered might include geography - physical distance for accessibilty, and the amount of materials likely to be deposited which in turn will depend on population, and the amount of archaeology being done i.e. amount of development and the amount of "archaeology" present (not really easy to predict). This is without taking PAS material into account which will depend on the local interest.
A polite written request to a museum or other academic, explaining what you want to do and why you want to do it, is unlikely to be rebuffed. Sometimes they do take their time though. Of course you can now go through your local Finds Liason Officer, if appropriate.
A polite written request to a museum or other academic, explaining what you want to do and why you want to do it, is unlikely to be rebuffed. Sometimes they do take their time though. Of course you can now go through your local Finds Liason Officer, if appropriate.