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research event > research type > intrusive > excavation > excavation: rescue

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excavation: rescue  

Definition

  • Controlled investigation, recording and removal of archaeological deposits under threat of destruction from building development.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • rescue excavation

Source

  • http://thesaurus.historicengland.org.uk/thesaurus_term.asp?thes_no=566&term_no=145157

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/excavation_rescue/4.2

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