23rd February 2006, 04:04 PM
Quote:quote:. I don't take that point of view since its an open door to development on SAMS and other important sites, it would certainly see the end of most of Thornborough Moor and the vast majority of barrows and henges in lowland Yorkshire. It would also be a good argument against entering into more appropriate land management deals.
I think that door was opened long ago, and I don't like it either. Professional archaeological recording is often all we have.
Have a look at this article from 10 years ago and see if any progress has been made in a decade of this sad state of affairs.http://www.monbiot.com/archives/1996/01/...-the-past/