1st September 2009, 12:22 AM
The problem is: look at the alternative. If archaeological remains are definetly known on a site without further testing it suggest that such remains have been excavated or uncovered at some past date and therefore have probably been afforded some form of protection. Short of excavating every site of archaeological 'potential' to prove or disprove the surmise, I dont see how we can ever have a situation other than one of uncertainty. And therefore the evaluation sceanrio through DBA and test-excavation remains the primary tool of initial planning guidance.
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