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smallblueplanet Dec 24, 2004 15:40:31
Replying to nigelswift

Oh Nigel, I can't take Briga's question's seriously they're so extreme, life and archaeology is not black and white.......

I was just trolling - FWIW I'm not a big fan of "Polluter pays" PPG16 (but its better than nothing) and I would like to see more open area excavation (it can be much more informative than lots of little holes).

Having dug at Thornborough I was amazed to discover how tremendous a place it was (back in 1999); I'm also a believer in the importance of landscape archaeology (a holistic approach informed by "spirit of place").

B briga
briga Dec 24, 2004 15:49:50
Replying to smallblueplanet

Why cant you take my suggestion seriously and which one is that?

Perhaps you would like to tell me what I am suposed to have posted

Briga

N nigelswift
nigelswift Dec 24, 2004 16:09:12
Replying to smallblueplanet

"Having dug at Thornborough I was amazed to discover how tremendous a place it was (back in 1999); I'm also a believer in the importance of landscape archaeology (a holistic approach informed by "spirit of place")."

I may have seen the bit of Thornborough you dug in 1999. It ain't so wonderful now. A bit more "open area archaeology" and it'll all be the same. A holistic hole.

You shouldn't troll, we have no smilies ;)

B briga
briga Dec 24, 2004 16:36:06
Replying to smallblueplanet

I would certainly not like to see more open areas of excavation (rather than lots of little holes)

A site is devalued by stripping it of its best features and is less likely to be protected for the future.

Briga