This volume will be an invaluable asset to all archaeologists involved
in fieldwork and site management. In the modern environment of
developer-funded archaeology, commercial development and site
preservation, there are more and more cases where archaeological sites
are being impacted upon by various forms of construction. In order to
understand and protect the historic environment wherever possible,
archaeologists are faced with the crucial task of making decisions on
how best to combine the needs of development whilst maintaining our
archaeological heritage. Yet the majority of archaeologists have only
limited knowledge of the great range of construction practices and how
these can impact upon archaeological deposits and structures. This book
has been researched and produced with these problems in mind, to inform
and assist archaeologists in making decisions where sites may be
threatened by development. Extensive information on the range of
construction techniques as well as a range of suggested strategies to
mitigate the impact of the techniques outlined. The information on
construction types and impacts is supported by an annotated literature
review, case studies, a series of technical appendices of engineering
processes and a data base of mitigation/preservation in situ case
studies collected from the British archaeological community.
