7 Archaeology Flashcards
1
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What legislation covers archaeology?
A
- Section 12 of the NPPF
2
Q
What considerations are given to something archaeological? (2)
A
- Holds evidence of past human activity
2. A place holds evidence about the substance and use of places
3
Q
What are evaluations and desk studies?
A
- Controlled by Archaeological Officers
2. Evaluations are site investigations
4
Q
What can architects do to mitigate the time delay of an archaeological evaluation?
A
Arrange an evaluation as a part of the pre planning process to speed up the process / plan it into the design / construction programme
5
Q
What is the process for an archaeological evaluation?
A
- Site operations
- Post evaluation assessments
- Post evaluation analysis
6
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What is a post evaluation assessment?
A
- Preliminary assessment of academic value
2. Involves the publication of findings in a journal
7
Q
What are the fundamental points that could affect the design / construction programme?
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- Stages 2 and 3 carried often carried out after construction has commenced
- If the archaeology cannot be preserved in the scheme then it must be excavated
- If the scheme cannot be redesigned to suit the new archaeological interests then it must be excavated