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Generic brief for an archaeological watching brief or small-scale investigation

Last updated: 1 July 2023

4. Project objectives

The project design (Written Scheme of Investigation) should identify the specific objectives with reference to the advice set out by the Council Archaeology Service to the Local Planning Authority and following the consultation of the County Historic Environment Record by the contracting unit.

Copies of the Council Archaeology Service advice letters are now routinely posted on the council websites.