16th October 2011, 08:35 PM
I have heard from other archaeologists at the unit, and sadly, I wasn't given all the information. I was given more of a kneejerk reaction from one individual without getting the facts. Sorry for jumping the gun without getting all the info. There are a number of options being discussed (which is none of my business really because I don't work for that unit) dealing with payment and travel options that sound reasonable. I hope what I wrote doesn't jepordise their opportunity for this project, as the archaeologists are looking forward to doing this excavation...well, all but one! This isn't an isolated incident though. I have seen archaeologists travelling hours to sites for many years. I remember doing it in the 90s- travelling half a day to get to a site and staying in any variety of accomodation from caravans to rather luxurious B&Bs. I wish them good luck in securing this contract. We're living in difficult times, and no one wants to lose out on the few digging opportunities out there.