Trowels versus bulldozers
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0230) 27 July 2002, 122-123(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Describes the clash between archaeologists and developers. In England there are about 600 000 sites and monoments with 13 000 enjoying special protection as a 'scheduled monument'. Archaeologists are responsible for assessing, excavating and where necessary, preserving any historic remains found before or during development, while developers face additional costs from the delay and excavation and may even find their project stopped. Looks at the issues that face developers and how they should approach a planning application with any archaeological implications. Includes glossary of archaeological terms in the planning process.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65875 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 119416-1001 |
Describes the clash between archaeologists and developers. In England there are about 600 000 sites and monoments with 13 000 enjoying special protection as a 'scheduled monument'. Archaeologists are responsible for assessing, excavating and where necessary, preserving any historic remains found before or during development, while developers face additional costs from the delay and excavation and may even find their project stopped. Looks at the issues that face developers and how they should approach a planning application with any archaeological implications. Includes glossary of archaeological terms in the planning process.