Guerrilla archaeology
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Guerrilla Archaeology Methods of investigation
description
Guerrilla archaeology opens up the disciple to fun and excitement in any context. It minimises impact and cost while maximising information retrieval. Open to all, there is a place for this in all areas - from street architecture and graffiti to field boundaries and cottage ownership.Locate Record Move-on
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Guerrilla Archaeology
Methods of investigation
Not quite as dangerous is this
• Where did the idea came from?• What it could achieve?• Have the right team• No weapons required!
Go in Fast
• Have a focus• Have only the equipment you need• Have the team• Have the permissions• Have an exit strategy• Have fun
Get what you need
• Treat it like an evaluation• Use minimal equipment• Use common technology
Good models
• Survey – perfection• Building records• Field walking• Geophysics • Trial pits• Historical Research
Survey – perfection
Building records
Field walking
Geophysics
Trial pits
Historical Research
Write it up
• A successful mission• First of many• Get a reputation• You too can be a Guerrilla Archaeologist
Guerrilla Archaeology
What does it do for you?
