24th January 2007, 12:43 PM
Yes I am aware of the Church of England/English Heritage document. I was at its launch at Lambeth Palace.
I have to say I dont agree with all of the document. As the document says it will be revised in the light of new experiences. On the St Nicholas project we did do a number of things which were unconventional and/or experimental for example the radar survey.
In my view we have to live with the document because what is important about it is the fact that it is a joint publication between Church and EH. This thus demonstrates that the Church is taking archaeological remains seriously.
We also for example took about 5000 photographs so we think this is the most thoroughly recorded church.
Peter Wardle
I have to say I dont agree with all of the document. As the document says it will be revised in the light of new experiences. On the St Nicholas project we did do a number of things which were unconventional and/or experimental for example the radar survey.
In my view we have to live with the document because what is important about it is the fact that it is a joint publication between Church and EH. This thus demonstrates that the Church is taking archaeological remains seriously.
We also for example took about 5000 photographs so we think this is the most thoroughly recorded church.
Peter Wardle