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possibility that archaeological deposits may be disturbed or destroyed. The programme will result in the preparation of a report and ordered archive.β (IFA rev.1999) The purpose of an
Archaeological Watching Brief is similarly defined by the CIfA and is: βto allow, within the resources available, the preservation by record of archaeological deposits, their presence and nature of which could not be established (or established with sufficient accuracy) in advance of development or other potentially disruptive works.β
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It is often difficult, both intellectually and physically, to identify archaeological features in narrow foundation trenches and the potential delay to a project can also be difficult for a developer to incorporate into a development programme. Prior evaluation through
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