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The changing pattern of archaeological excavation in England; as reflected by the Excavation Index

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

Andrew Sargent
Andrew Sargent*
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Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, Fortress House, 23 Savile Row, London W1X 2JQ, England
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Abstract

The Excavation Index, a national index of excavations compiled by the Royal Commission, makes it possible to generate some statistics on the changing pattern of English archaeology, as reflected in the number and periods of sites dug.

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Antiquity , Volume 67 , Issue 255 , June 1993 , pp. 381 - 385
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Copyright © Antiquity Publications Ltd. 1993

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