13th October 2005, 06:15 PM
.....of archaeological work (including any post-excavation work) and for the archiving and appropriate level of publication of the results lies with the applicant.
10. If significant archaeological remains are uncovered, the applicant is expected to make provision for public accessibility, either through local media involvement, school visits/talk, open days (dependant on site conditions), exhibitions or evening talks. Community involvement should be seen as a positive step in creating both a local sense of history and an important aspect for the development and community well-being.
Section from the East and Midlothian Specifications for archaeological work. So it can and is being done and promoted....
Just have to get it seen as normal - and of course not every site is suitable. In fact... having the local society standing on your patio as you carry out a watching brief may not be the best use of this clause
Another day another WSI?
10. If significant archaeological remains are uncovered, the applicant is expected to make provision for public accessibility, either through local media involvement, school visits/talk, open days (dependant on site conditions), exhibitions or evening talks. Community involvement should be seen as a positive step in creating both a local sense of history and an important aspect for the development and community well-being.
Section from the East and Midlothian Specifications for archaeological work. So it can and is being done and promoted....
Just have to get it seen as normal - and of course not every site is suitable. In fact... having the local society standing on your patio as you carry out a watching brief may not be the best use of this clause

Another day another WSI?