Angove, A. (2023). Saltash Gridirons, Clearance and Recording 2023, Saltash, Cornwall. Cornwall Archaeological Unit. https://doi.org/10.5284/1105780. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Saltash Gridirons, Clearance and Recording 2023, Saltash, Cornwall
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Series:		 Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 2.3 Methods All recording work was undertaken according to Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) (CIfA 2014) and Historic England (2016) guidance. 2.3.1 Desk–based assessment During the desk-based assessment historical databases and archives were consulted in order to obtain information about the history of the site and the structures and features that were likely to survive. The main sources consulted were as follows: • Cornwall HER • Maps and photographs (see Section 6 and 7.1) 2.3.2 Volunteer clearance Before recording and survey work was undertaken, a group of volunteers from the Tavistock Taskforce community group attended site on 24th January 2023 to clear the gridirons of seaweed, mud and silt. 2.3.3 Survey and recording Analysis of the fabric was undertaken on site (recorded as notes) to allow a description to be written up at the report stage. Photographic recording included colour photography using a DSLR camera (with a resolution of 15 megapixels or higher) and UAV (12 megapixels) to capture a range of aerial photographs. CAU follows Historic England guidance on digital image capture and file storage (2014). The photo record comprised: • General and aerial views. • Examples of structural detail. A metric scale was included in all views, except where health and safety considerations make this impractical. In January 2023 Cornwall Archaeological Unit undertook a programme of recording work at the WWII D-Day site known as the ‘Saltash Gridirons’. The work was commissioned by The Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme and involved clearance by volunteers (The Tavistock Taskforce) followed by detailed digital survey and photography, including aerial capture by UAV. The survey concluded that preservation was surprisingly good for a structure designed to last for a very short time, but that gradual deterioration was taking place.
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Author:		 Antony Angove
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Publisher:		 Cornwall Archaeological Unit
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Year of Publication:		 2023
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County: Cornwall
Country: England
Grid Reference: 243332, 58877 (Easting, Northing)
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CONDITION SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: cornwall2-512796
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Created Date:		 31 Mar 2023