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Documentary Evidence
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Documentary evidence is another name for written records. The first written records in Britain date back to the Roman period. Documentary evidence can take many different forms, including maps, charters, letters and written accounts.
When archaeologists are researching a site, they often start by looking at documentary evidence to see if there are clues that will help them understand what they might find. Documentary evidence can help archaeologists understand sites that are discovered during an excavation, field survey or aerial survey.
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Aerial Photograph
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Aerial photographs are taken during an aerial survey, which involves looking at the ground from above. It is usually easier to see cropmarks and earthworks when they are viewed from above. Aerial photographs help archaeologists to record what they see and to identify new sites. There are two kinds of aerial photographs; oblique and vertical.
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Modern
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The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)
In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related. more ->
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modern
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About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)
In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related. more ->
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SITE *
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Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
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ROAD *
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A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles.
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FORTIFICATION *
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A usually permanent defensive work. Use specific type where known.
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FIELD *
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An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock.
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DEFENCE *
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This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms.
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GUN EMPLACEMENT *
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A fortified site in which a gun, mortar or cannon is positioned.
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AIRCRAFT *
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An aircraft, either whole or in part. Aircraft often survive as commemorative monuments, gate guardians or crash sites.
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ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY *
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A site containing one or more artillery pieces and/or rocket launchers for firing at enemy aircraft.
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BATTERY *
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A site where guns, mortars or searchlights are mounted. Use specific type where known.
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