19th June 2008, 09:44 AM
The question was, was it appropiate for a watching brief not be caried out along a pipeline as it was believed by the curator or someone that no archaeology would be encountered.
How can you someone say that this is appropiate not undertake a watching brief? Especially as the construction companies expect it and cost for it.
A large linear strip over a distance is always going to turn up something.
Having worked on a pipeline where the curator thought that nothing would turn up as the clay soils usually didnt show up any archaeology and we found a couple of important sites, i find this view astounding.
Count Dooku Consultants
Environmental Advisors to the Separatist Movement
"The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural".
How can you someone say that this is appropiate not undertake a watching brief? Especially as the construction companies expect it and cost for it.
A large linear strip over a distance is always going to turn up something.
Having worked on a pipeline where the curator thought that nothing would turn up as the clay soils usually didnt show up any archaeology and we found a couple of important sites, i find this view astounding.
Count Dooku Consultants
Environmental Advisors to the Separatist Movement
"The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural".