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I c� <br /> 1 <br /> Y 4 - <br /> XF <br /> k <br /> Figure 6:Riverbank <br /> Based on the visual inspection, the area seems to have high potential for intact historic and prehistoric <br /> archaeological deposit. No above ground indicators of archaeological sites were,however,noted. <br /> ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> The survey techniques proposed have been designed to adequately test for the presence, absence and <br /> potential significance of archaeological material while simultaneously avoiding over-testing an area that may <br /> be used for future research. Because the area will be used as a park, shovel testing will initially be focused on <br /> areas where ground disturbing activity or heavy usage may occur. The method described below would <br /> constitute a maximum of approximately 250 shovel tests at 30m and 15m intervals. 125 shovel tests will <br /> probably be sufficient, however, to accomplish the goals. Formal excavation units (1x1m square) will also be <br /> placed on three terraces identified in 2011 (Figure 1), and in locations of interest as identified by shovel <br /> testing. <br /> Fairground Research <br /> Archival Research will be conducted to determine, if possible, the locations of specific fairground structures <br /> and use areas. <br /> Shovel Testing (125-250 tests <br /> • Shovel testing intervals should be at 30m intervals. If shovel tests are negative or disparate in <br /> period (e.g. one is only historic material, the next is only prehistoric material), the interval to <br /> adjacent shovel tests will be closed to 15m. This technique works well for landforms with clearly <br /> defined boundaries (i.e. the rivers). It avoids excessive testing of identified sites; once the site is <br /> identified, other techniques are more appropriate for continued research. <br /> 8 <br />