AACAI NSW Presents - Mechanical Vs Test Pit Excavation - Friday 27 March, The Big Dig Centre, The Rocks, Sydney

[Lyndon Patterson]

AACAI NSW Presents - Mechanical Vs Test Pit Excavation

Wine, Cheese & Chat

Friday 27 March 2015

Big Dig Centre – The Rocks, Sydney

AACAI NSW are pleased to present two guest speakers, Rebecca Parkes and Dave Collard, who will present the case for archaeological test excavation by hand versus testing with machines. After the presentation a discussion of current practice and preferences will be held and guests are encouraged to discuss the issue over a glass of wine and some cheese.

Mechanically digging by hand vs bespoke mechanical pits – Rebecca Parkes

Rebecca’s talk will use examples from projects undertaken during the past five years across NSW and the ACT to explore the options that are out there, the merits they present, as well as the pitfalls.

 

Rage against the machine: The pros and cons of mechanical test excavation – David Collard

Based on the results of the comparison, David considers the circumstances (if any) under which mechanical test excavation may provide better outcomes for the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage.

 

Location: The Big Dig Centre 110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 

Time: 6 – 8pm.

Cost: Members & Students FREE, Non-members $10.

Students should provide appropriate proof of enrollment / student status.

Please RSVP to Andrew Costello (Andrew....@jacobs.com)