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TEST-PIT & EXCAVATION ACCESS FORMS templateDISCLAIMERThe following document templates are intended to only act as a guide for groups and individuals involved in archaeological fieldwork. They should be read carefully and adapted as appropriate before being used.CONTENTSCovering Letter templateTest-Pit & Excavation Access FormNOTE: These documents are designed to be used in conjunction with each other, not as separate documents.Version: v1Created by: M MorrisCreated on: 21/05/2019 [PROJECT ADDESS LINE1][ADDRESS LINE 2][ADDRESS LINE 3][ADDRESS LINE 4][PROJECT CONTACT DETAILS][LANDOWNER/TENANT ADDRESS LINE 1][DATE][ADDRESS LINE 2][ADDRESS LINE 3][ADDRESS LINE 4][PROJECT NAME]Dear [HOMEOWNER/LANDOWNER], Thank you very much for offering your garden / land as a location to dig an archaeological test-pit / trench for the [INSERT PROJECT/GROUP NAME], as part of our continuing work to learn more about the history of your local area. It is very much appreciated. [INSERT SHORT PARAGRAPH ABOUT PROJECT/GROUP] An archaeological test-pit is a small (1 metre x 1 metre) trench dug in a series of layers to a maximum depth of approximately 1m. The archaeological materials collected from these layers tell us something about how the site was used in the past. Test-pits can be dug quickly and easily using everyday garden tools, and their small size makes them ideal for investigating built-up areas such as settlement centres. Digging groups of test-pits allows us to say something about the way in which settlement patterns may have changed over time. [AMMEND AS NECESSARY]The Project is being supervised by [INSERT PROJECT/GROUP NAME]. A risk assessment will be undertaken before work starts and participants in the project are covered by [INSERT INSURANCE DETAILS]. Your test-pit / trench will be dug over [INSERT NUMBER OF DAYS & DATES] either by a team of people assembled by yourself or provided for you by the project. Access to the test-pit location will be required between [INSERT TIMES & DATES]. Work will require the removal of turf from a 1m by 1m area, if necessary, and the digging of the pit, as outlined above. All soil and turf will be stored on a tarpaulin, which will be supplied by the Project, and the test-pit will be restored by the digging team, and the turf reinstated, by the end of the weekend. All equipment will be provided by the Project. We will do all we can to return your garden / land to its former condition, but you may see some signs of settlement in the ensuing days as air pockets leave the soil. We cannot guarantee that the lawn / grass will return to its pre-excavation state. Please note, any animals in your garden / field will need to be removed or contained over the weekend for their safety as the pit will be open overnight. In the first instance, all finds from your test-pit will be taken by [INSERT PROJECT/GROUP NAME] for analysis and reporting. Ownership of archaeological artefacts or finds rests in the first instance with the landowner, except where overridden by specific laws (e.g. Treasures Act 1996, 2006; Burials Act 1857 etc.). However, on completion of the project, as is best archaeological practice, we intend to deposit all archaeological finds, along with records and report, with [INSERT WHERE THE ARCHIVE WILL BE DEPOSITED] so that they can be properly stored and will be available for any future research. However, if you wish to retain anything after processing and analysis these will be returned to you. On completion of the project, you will be provided with a report on the results of your test-pit. Project registration, and a mandatory excavation and health and safety briefing will be given for all project participants on [INSERT DATE, TIME & LOCATION]. Again, many thanks for taking part in the project.[INSERT SIGNATURE] Test-Pit & Excavation Access FormI agree that [INSERT PROJECT/GROUP NAME] can have access to garden / land in my ownership / tenancy to excavate an archaeological test-pit / trench in the following location on [INSERT DATES]. Agreed Test-pit / Excavation Location:Identified Risks & Hazards:Ownership of archaeological artefacts or finds rests in the first instance with the landowner, except where overridden by specific laws (e.g. Treasures Act 1996, 2006; Burials Act 1857 etc.).Please tick an option below.I, the Landowner, agree to donate all antiquities, valuables, objects, finds or remains of archaeological interest, other than articles declared by Coroner's Inquest to be subject to the Treasure Act, discovered during the archaeological fieldwalking to the [INSERT PROJECT/GROUP NAME], provided that the [INSERT PROJECT/GROUP NAME] notify me of anything of significant interest or monetary value and that after due examination of the said Archaeological Discoveries the [INSERT PROJECT/GROUP NAME] shall transfer ownership of all Archaeological Discoveries unconditionally to the appropriate authority for storage in perpetuity. YES [ ]I, the Landowner, would like all antiquities, valuables, objects, finds or remains of archaeological interest, other than articles declared by Coroner's Inquest to be subject to the Treasure Act, discovered during the archaeological fieldwalking to be returned to me after due examination of the said Archaeological Discoveries in completed. I recognise that the location of these finds will be stated in the site archive deposited with the appropriate authority for storage in perpetuity. YES [ ]Signed: Date: Name and address: Postcode: Email: Telephone(s): Name and phone number/email of tenant/person to contact if different from landowner above: ................
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