Pottery Post-Excavation Assessment
The post excavation assessment is defined in section 3.5 of the IfA standard and guidance (i.e. for the collection, documentation, conservation and research of archaeological materials
Method
The material is scanned by context and grouped into ware classes. Quantification is by count (NOSH), and by minimum number of rims per context (MNR).
Forms are assigned to a functional group, with rim shapes described. Dating data are recorded, and other aspects of the assemblage.
Forms are assigned to a functional group, with rim shapes described. Dating data are recorded, and other aspects of the assemblage.
The Post-Excavation Assessment Report
The report comprises
1. Introduction
2. Dating
3. Supply
4. Approximate Functional analysis
5. Discussion
6. Archive, storage/ conservation requirments
Bibliography
Appendix - Spot Dating by context.
1. Introduction
2. Dating
3. Supply
4. Approximate Functional analysis
5. Discussion
6. Archive, storage/ conservation requirments
Bibliography
Appendix - Spot Dating by context.
Post-Excavation Project Design
•. Specific research aims
• Publication Synopsis
• Methods and other specialist services required.
• Resources and Programming ;Timetable; Budget
• Bibliography
• Appendix – CV
• Publication Synopsis
• Methods and other specialist services required.
• Resources and Programming ;Timetable; Budget
• Bibliography
• Appendix – CV