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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Context Record
Event Type ESF24014 Rescue Excavation - Mill Heath Anglo Saxon Cemetery 2016, Lackford (Event - Intervention)
Event Type ESF19967 The Old Builder's Yard, Church Street, Stradbroke (Event - Survey)