21st April 2009, 09:55 AM
There is a very clear legal framework within which archaeology works. The real problem, I feel, is that so many people working in and with Archaeology don't know or understand it. And I include in this list every one from the county head of legal services to the single finds specialist. This brings me to the point of application of the law If we consider that there are three main players, the Developer, the council and the Archaeologist you don't have to be that bright to see who has the most power to enforce the law to advantage.