Project metadata
The metadata elements presented in this Metadata groups section can also be downloaded in a spreadsheet format as xlsx or ods files.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | The project name or name for the dataset |
| Description | The original purpose for the survey work. |
| Subject | Keywords for the subject content of the dataset (qualified using e.g. the English Heritage NMR Monument Type Thesaurus or the MDA Object Type Thesaurus. |
| Coverage | Site location and description. The address, or coordinates for the site and a description of the site and object or structure to be surveyed. Coverage should also include any relevant period terms. |
| Creators | Full name and organization(s) of the surveyor(s) |
| Identifiers | Project or reference numbers used to identify the dataset. |
| Dates | Date or dates that the survey was conducted in both the field and/or lab. |
| Intended accuracy or scale of the survey | The originally intended accuracy or scale that the survey was to achieve. |
| Description of reference information used | Describe any existing reference information available to the surveyor(s), including paper plans or digital spatial data of the site or object. |
| Additional project notes | Any additional project notes that the surveyor feels applicable. |
