15th January 2008, 10:27 AM
and I add my voice to that too... if it was your site you would not let ther... but is was not an archaeologists site... it was found by detectorists.. and they felt the same.... we do suffer from snobbery.. yes we are trained professionals.. some of us with no formal training... but that does not mean we are not allowed to listen to others who might know a thing or two themselves. the programme made uncomfortable viewing for both detectorists and archaeologists... and tony's final challenge was to stop the bigot views (from both groups).. and work out a way to engage on a level where we don't come over as patronising or 'we know best'. detectorists have to respect the immense skills of archaeologists and archaeologists have to acknowedge the immense possibilities and skills of detectorists. the database .. fab... but unshared.. sad... bit of talking as equals and a bit of mutual respect...
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu