We always include DBAs in the HER. If they are just a re-hash of the HER, then they are not fit for purpose and I would be tempted to send them back. The message soon gets back to the client if they realise that they have paid money for something that is unacceptable. The best ones (and I have just been through one this morning) tell me things about the site which I couldn't possibly know, such as the impacts of previous development on the site, sometimes from looking at early plans housed in our record office. The ones that just recite what is shown on early maps, virtually all of which I can see on my desktop (as can everyone else, through Know Your Place) are just as useless.
Bob
Bob Jones BA, FSA, MIfA
Senior Archaeological Officer
City Design Group
Place Directorate
Brunel House
St Georges Road
Bristol BS1 5UY
www.bristol.gov.uk/citydesigngroup
www.bristol.gov.uk/knowyourplace
Tel 0117 9223044
(Please note that I currently only work Tuesday to Thursday)
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From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of EDWARDS, Robert (Environment)
Sent: 28 October 2014 15:58
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Subject: Re: DBA's and HERs
Same as Nick.
Rob Edwards
Historic Environment Records Officer
Cheshire Archaeology Planning Advisory Service
Tel: 01244 973667
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Location: The Forum, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HS.
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From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nick Boldrini
Sent: 28 October 2014 15:51
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Subject: Re: DBA's and HERs
I wouldn't bother cross referencing a DBA to a Heritage feature unless it added information to the record - if it just re-hashes what's in the HER already, as you say there's no point.
We do always record them as events and sources though.
Best wishes
Nick Boldrini
Historic Environment Record Officer
Ext 267008
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From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jason Dodds
Sent: 28 October 2014 15:32
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Subject: DBA's and HERs
Hi,
Here at West Yorkshire we are looking at the way which we record desk-based assessments on the HER database. We feel that it is not advantageous to create a record which just recycles the findings of a DBA and in some cases is just a list of sites recorded on the HER. How do others deal with the recording of DBA's on the HER?
Many Thanks
Jason
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