'The Real Manchester University'

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TMA Ed Dec 4, 2006 12:37:15
Replying to StoneLifter

For those who didn't see it before I renamed it, Stonelifter is referring to his latest barrow discovery, to which he gave the name "The Real Manchester University."

I think (as with 'known' sites) perhaps it is best if everyone sticks to local names or those related to their geographical location (when they are widely recognised as genuine prehistoric sites they can be changed to whatever you please, if that is the prerogative of the finder).

I trust this will be generally considered reasonable by TMA contributors, although please feel welcome to voice your disagreement.

Thankyou,
TMA Ed.

Also, I do believe there are many universities where you can obtain a BSc in Archaeology (though perhaps not Manchester).

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TMA Ed Dec 8, 2006 20:42:27
Replying to TMA Ed

Stonelifter, I noticed that you've chosen to re-edit the name of your site back to 'The Real Manchester University'.
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/9179

I realise that maps may not always tell the complete story, and that you believe you've discovered a new prehistoric site.

But I have gone to the trouble of checking maps of the area, including 1:2500 maps back to the mid 19th century, and there are no barrows (or mounds) marked on them in that area as far as I can tell. Surely if you believe this really is a newly discovered site it would be better to record it on TMA with a more acceptable name, such as Horrocks Moor, which is the location of the site, rather than the flippant name of 'The Real Manchester University'? I do not want to use a 'slippery slope' argument, but if contributors generally feel able to add 'unknown' sites using 'original' names, whatever credibility and authority the website might have (created by its contributors) will surely be undermined.

TMA Ed.