21st February 2006, 05:55 PM
I have strangely mixed feelings about this result. One the one hand it is nice to know that public protest combined with expert asessment by EH can protect a site from development. (Leaving aside the thorny issue of plough-damage) I would like to see this happen more often across the UK. On the other hand we are now unlikely to learn anything more about the site, which is a shame.
The sad truth is that most archaeological discoveries are a result of development. No development, no archaeological advancement of knowledge. Sad.
The sad truth is that most archaeological discoveries are a result of development. No development, no archaeological advancement of knowledge. Sad.