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Hi Nick V quickly... I don't think that is quite what is meant by multiple indexing. Multiple indexing actually means giving more than one type term for the same physical entity in order to assist in searching, or because the classification is uncertain; e.g. recording one lump in a field as "MOUND", "BARROW?", "MOTTE?" etc . What you are talking about is how to indicate quantity, and I'm not aware of any strong guidelines on this. MIDAS does not include an assessment of quantity for mon types, though we have often considered adding this to HBSMR (as we have now done for Finds). HBSMR (and MIDAS) does have the "CURRENCY" flag - if mon types are alternatives intepretations of the same physical stuff then flag as ALTERNATE, etc. It is probably OK to create 6 Mon types under one Mon record for the 6 burials as a quick way of indicating that the record represents multiple. It is obvious to anyone reading the record what that means. However, note that if you want to be able to count the number of flexed inhumations using the Mon index form, then you should actually record these as separate monuments, perhaps linked under one parent monument for the "cemetery". If they are only held as monument types, then the index form query will retrieve these as one hit. Perhaps one to discuss at the User Group meeting next week if we have time? Cheers Crispin -----Original Message----- From: Nick Boldrini [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 08 June 2006 12:16 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Multiple Indexing hi guys I seem to have absorbed from somewhere that Multiple indexing is frowned upon. Ie if you have 6 Flexed inhumations in one site, you wouldn't create 6 records for them, or (in HBSMR terms) add 6 monument Types of Flexed Inhumation to the same record n(that may not be well explained). I am fairly sure this is recomended practice, but can't find a reference for where I picked this up - can anyone help? I have tried Scanning through MIDAS and IFP but can't find it, but may be looking in the wrong bits thanks best wishes Nick Boldrini Historic Environment Record Officer Heritage Section Countryside Service North Yorkshire County Council County Hall Northallerton DL7 8AH Direct Dial (01609) 532331 Conserving North Yorkshire's heritage - encouraging sustainable access www.northyorks.gov.uk/archaeology This email is personal. It is not authorised by or sent on behalf of North Yorkshire County Council, however, the Council has the right and does inspect emails sent from and to its computer system. This email is the sole responsibility of the sender WARNING This E-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential or privileged, and is intended solely for the use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily the view of the Council. North Yorkshire County Council.