10th November 2005, 01:46 AM
Here's 2 questions from a non archaeologist
1. Why use one form of geophys equipment on gravel which does not give a worthwhile reading when there are other forms of geophys that would give better readings (Ok probably cost, but don't try telling us the results have any meaning)
2 Why treat all members of the general public as though they know nothing of archaeology, some of us do understand and can see when we're being told rubbish. (not referring to this forum but to a book my friend was reading recently on Roman roads and Henges which was complete rubbish but we were informed by an archaeologist that, because it was written by an archaeologist, it must be right.)
If you want details of this I can supply
1. Why use one form of geophys equipment on gravel which does not give a worthwhile reading when there are other forms of geophys that would give better readings (Ok probably cost, but don't try telling us the results have any meaning)
2 Why treat all members of the general public as though they know nothing of archaeology, some of us do understand and can see when we're being told rubbish. (not referring to this forum but to a book my friend was reading recently on Roman roads and Henges which was complete rubbish but we were informed by an archaeologist that, because it was written by an archaeologist, it must be right.)
If you want details of this I can supply