Thesaurus Term/Concept: RESCUE EXCAVATION

Identifier 145157
Class EVENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Controlled investigation, recording and removal of archaeological deposits under threat of destruction from building development. A pre PPG 16 activity, usually under strict time constraints.

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Instances/Examples (4)

Context Record
Event Type EYO6212 3 HESSAY PLACE (EXCAVATION)
Event Type EYO6885 99A HESLINGTON ROAD (BELLE VUE HOUSE) (EXCAVATION)
Event Type EYO4875 Friends' Burial Ground: Trench 1 (EXCAVATION)
Event Type EYO6241 Friends' Burial Ground: Trench 2 (EXCAVATION)