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To predict the past

By: Contributor(s): Series: Estates Gazette ; (0312) 22 March 2003, 116-118(3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: First part "To predict the past" looks at how technology can help developers avoid costly surprises when ancient remains are found on a development site. Encourages the use of predictive databases, such as the Sites and Monuments Record, and global positioning systems. It also recommends the development of good communication between professionals, the utilisation of risk appraisal systems and putting details online. Second part "Can you dig what we say?" deals with revised guidelines on archaeology Planning Policy Statement PPS15 which will combine the guidance of PPG15 and PPG16 so that archaeology becomes an integral part of every planning application.
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First part "To predict the past" looks at how technology can help developers avoid costly surprises when ancient remains are found on a development site. Encourages the use of predictive databases, such as the Sites and Monuments Record, and global positioning systems. It also recommends the development of good communication between professionals, the utilisation of risk appraisal systems and putting details online. Second part "Can you dig what we say?" deals with revised guidelines on archaeology Planning Policy Statement PPS15 which will combine the guidance of PPG15 and PPG16 so that archaeology becomes an integral part of every planning application.