Thesaurus Term/Concept: RESEARCH EXCAVATION

Identifier 147305
Class EVENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Controlled investigation, recording and removal of archaeological deposits in targeted areas in order to answer specific questions relating to a particular archaeological site or landscape. Usually undertaken by university departments or amateur groups.

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Context Record
Event Type EPM129 Pickett-Hamilton Fort, Hilsea (Event - Intervention)
Event Type EPM133 Portsdown Peak Excavation by South Hampshire Archaeological Rescue Group (Event - Intervention)
Event Type EPM260 Research Excavation at Fort Cumberland (Casements 36 and 37) (Event - Intervention)
Event Type EPM168 Trial excavation in drain pond near former Hawker Sidderely Factory, Airport Services Road (Event - Intervention)