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The
Core Data Standard
The following presents the definitions of the sections,
sub-sections, and fields contained within the Core Data
Standard. Some of these are mandatory. Others are optional,
and the need to complete them will vary according to
the nature of the record held and to the individual
organisational requirements. |
| 2.1 |
Names
and References
This is a mandatory section which identifies the monument
or site. |
| 2.1.1 |
Reference
Number
The number or combination of characters which uniquely
identifies each monument or site recorded by the organisation
within its database, e.g., 615649.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.2 |
Name
of Monument or Site
A free-text field which records the name or names by
which a monument or site was or is known, e.g., Stonehenge.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Optional) |
| 2.1.3
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Date
of Compilation and Date of Last Update
This sub-section records the date of compilation of
the site or monument record, and the date on which
that record was last amended. |
| 2.1.3.1 |
Date
of Compilation
The date on which the core record was created. Use
of the ISO standard for date is recommended, e.g.,
1986-06-22.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.3.2
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Date
of Last Update
The date on which the monument or site record was last
added to, altered, or amended. Use of the ISO standard
for date is recommended, e.g., 1993-07-12.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.4
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Originator
of Reference
The name of the individual or organisation responsible
for curating the monument or site record. This information
is useful in establishing the provenance of the record
when data is exchanged between recording organisations,
e.g., RCAHMW.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.5 |
Cross
Reference to Related Records of Monuments or Sites
This sub-section enables cross referencing to records
of related monuments or sites. For example, relating
a record to its wider complex record, e.g., a house
within a settlement. It is optional and can be repeated. |
| 2.1.5.1
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Reference
Number
The number or combination of characters which uniquely
identifies each related record, e.g., SM97342.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.5.2 |
Qualifier
of Relationship
The qualifier indicates the type of relationship between
one record and another, such as a hierarchical "parent-child"
relationship linking an archaeological complex and an
individual site. The entry will be one of the following:
"Part of", "Contains", or "Related
to". In the example of a record for a house, the
relationship to a settlement would be "Part of".
In the record for the settlement, the relationship to
the house would be "Contains". The house could
also have a relationship of "Related to" another
house within the same settlement.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.5.3 |
Originator
of Reference
The name of the individual or organisation responsible
for curating the related record, e.g., Ministry of Culture.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.6 |
Cross
Reference to Archaeological Collections and Artefacts
This sub-section enables cross referencing to related
records of archaeological collections. It is optional
and can be repeated. |
| 2.1.6.1 |
Reference
Number
The number or combination of characters which uniquely
identifies each related collection or artefact record,
e.g., 57486.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.6.2 |
Originator
of Reference
The name of the individual or organisation responsible
for curating the related record, e.g., Nationalmuseet
(DKC).
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.7 |
Cross
Reference to Documentation
This sub-section enables cross referencing to the published
and unpublished documentation associated with the site
or monument. It is optional and can be repeated. |
| 2.1.7.1
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Reference
Number
The number or combination of characters which uniquely
identifies each related piece of documentation, e.g.,
DD27483.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.7.2 |
Type
of Documentation/Archive
The type of documentation or archive associated with
the site. Controlled vocabulary is desirable, e.g.,
photographic, graphic, unpublished text, bibliographic,
electronic, cartographic.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.7.3 |
Originator
of Reference
The name of the individual or organisation responsible
for curating the related documentation record, e.g.,
Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.8 |
Cross
Reference to Archaeological Events
This sub-section makes it possible to relate, for example,
records of archaeological excavations or surveys to
those of the monument or site. Where multiple events
have occurred at a monument or site (e.g., a survey
followed by excavation) separate entries in this sub-section
should be completed. It is an optional sub-section which
can be repeated. |
| 2.1.8.1 |
Reference
Number
The number or combination of characters which uniquely
identifies each related event record, e.g., CX974\38.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.8.2
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Type
of Event
The nature of the event, e.g., excavation, survey. Where
multiple events have occurred, each should have a separate
entry.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Mandatory) |
| 2.1.8.3 |
Start
Date of Recording Event
The date on which the recording event commenced. Use
of the ISO standard for date is recommended, e.g., 1896-07-03.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Optional) |
| 2.1.8.4 |
End
Date of Recording Event
The date on which the recording event terminated. Use
of the ISO standard for date is recommended, e.g., 1896-07-30.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Optional) |
| 2.1.8.5 |
Originator
of Reference
The name of the individual or organisation responsible
for curating the related event record, e.g., Department
of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.
(Alphanumeric, Unique, Optional) |
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