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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. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (0)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (0)
Instances/Examples (7)
| Context |
Record |
| Event Type |
EHG6080 Excavation - A897 road realignment, Suisgill Bridge, Strath of Kildonan (Event - Intervention) |
| Event Type |
EHG996 Excavation - John O'Groats (Event - Intervention) |
| Event Type |
EHG534 Excavation - kerb cairn, Stoneyfield, Raigmore (Event - Intervention) |
| Event Type |
EHG6037 Rescue excavation - Human Remains Call-off Contract, Loch Eriboll, Durness (Event - Intervention) |
| Event Type |
EHG5239 Rescue Excavation - Keas Cottage, Spinningdale (Event - Intervention) |
| Event Type |
EHG4423 Rescue excavation and photographic survey - Craig-Na-Feich, Achavanich, Caithness (Event - Intervention) |
| Event Type |
EHG4837 Resue excavation - Freswick Castle (Event - Intervention) |