As both a creator and user of grey literature I agree with many of the points raised. I think it seems to be mainly linked to excavation (in its wider sense), and I write DBAs, EIAs, Inmpact Assessments etc. but use all sorts.
I would really like to see the following in grey lit (and also published reports incidentally):
A clear location plan, which shows site and trench layout in relation to recognisable features
ODs for the normal ground level and the top of the sections - essential for predicting impacts
Summary of key findings.
A standard or proforma for an introductory sheet with location, dates etc would be fine. but I would not welcome a proforma for the whole document. There needs to be flexibility to adapt reports to suit their purpose and also the pocket of the client. Maybe you aren't counting desk-based projects in this review, but these are very varied and not always linked to planning.For example, a small job on a church drain which finds nothing doesn't need much detail for a parish who have a congregation of 10 in a Grade I Listed Building and therefore no money.
In terms of access, this can be a problem. HERs don't always hold copies of all the reports anyway and the figures are often of major importance. Knowing what work has been done and then where to find reports is quite time consuming - the EH list onADS is goood, but not the easiest to search.
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Heritage Management Services
Oxford Archaeology
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Osney Mead
Oxford
OX2 0ES
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