3rd November 2005, 01:58 PM
It takes 1-2 days to excavate/record a Skelly properly depending on the depth/quantity and matrix of the grave fill, position and preservation of the body, presence of neonates and grave goods.
Don't bother trying to accurately plan a burial (with a planning grid) the inaccuracies are enormous and it takes 1-2 days to draw a skelly even with 10% discrepancy in accuracy.
Take a vertical photo (largest format camera possible) tied in by the site grid (visible nails in photo). Large format, bellows cameras can be adjusted to remove perspective distortion.
Plans can be drawn/traced from the photos using AutoCad or Illustrator or by using a traditional light box
Little Tim
Don't bother trying to accurately plan a burial (with a planning grid) the inaccuracies are enormous and it takes 1-2 days to draw a skelly even with 10% discrepancy in accuracy.
Take a vertical photo (largest format camera possible) tied in by the site grid (visible nails in photo). Large format, bellows cameras can be adjusted to remove perspective distortion.
Plans can be drawn/traced from the photos using AutoCad or Illustrator or by using a traditional light box
Little Tim