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The changing pattern of archaeological excavation in England; as reflected by the Excavation Index

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

Andrew Sargent*
Affiliation:
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, Fortress House, 23 Savile Row, London W1X 2JQ, England

Abstract

The Excavation Index, a national index of excavations compiled by the Royal Commission, makes it possible to generate some statistics on the changing pattern of English archaeology, as reflected in the number and periods of sites dug.

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Copyright © Antiquity Publications Ltd. 1993

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