6th December 2005, 01:55 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by mercenary
If the site is being destroyed by ploughing and EH is unwilling to schedule (a recurrant theme!)then shouldn't the detectorists ( the ones recording finds with PAS) be encouraged to salvage the stuff in the plough-soil before it goes to individuals who don't want to record the finds?
Absolutely!!
This scenario also seems to provide a very good opportunity for the PAS officer to get involved at the 'coal face' so to speak. Shouldn't part of their responsibility be to co-ordinate effective recovery action where the 'professional services' are failing or have failed. That might involve informing and encouraging local heritage enthusiasts (MDs and archaeologists) to monitor the site and/or liaise with the landowner and/or use their position to lobby potential sources of funding to enable appropriate 'rescue' recording and conservation.