Thesaurus Term/Concept: OPEN AREA EXCAVATION

Identifier 145151
Class EVENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Controlled investigation, recording and removal of archaeological deposits according to the principles of strategraphic excavation. The size of an open area can range from holes to examine pile foundations to extensive trenches of 100 square meters.

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Event Type ECH6111 Archaeological Evaluation and Strip, Map and Sample Report at Former Newtown Bakery Site, Trafford Street, Chester, Cheshire (Event - Intervention)
Event Type ECH6185 Backford Hall, Backford, Cheshire: Archaeological Excavation, Watching Briefs and Evaluation Trenching (Event - Intervention)
Event Type ECH6191 Excavations at Jersey Way, Middlewich (Event - Intervention)
Event Type ECH6192 INTERIM: Post Excavation Assessement. Saighton Camp, Chester (Saighton III) (Event - Intervention)
Event Type ECH6414 North Cheshire Archaeology Group Excavations at Lymm Hall (Event - Intervention)