11th November 2010, 01:13 PM
heritage research is the ONLY enduring justification for archaeology - so YES.
a key aim for commercial archaeology should be do to sufficient research and to leave a project with 'hooks' that can be easily picked up non-commercial researchers
sufficient excavation and recording is clearly necessary for this - but commercial arch should also be highlighting research potential and creating a proper platform from which sensible analysis of heritage can be conducted.
context sheets and client reports are not enough.
a key aim for commercial archaeology should be do to sufficient research and to leave a project with 'hooks' that can be easily picked up non-commercial researchers
sufficient excavation and recording is clearly necessary for this - but commercial arch should also be highlighting research potential and creating a proper platform from which sensible analysis of heritage can be conducted.
context sheets and client reports are not enough.