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Conservation Manual a Handbook for the use of Archaeological Officers and others Entrusted with the care of Ancient Monuments

1922

It will be the duty of the Archeological officer to assist the Engineer with his advice and to bring to the notice of the proper authority any alterations or repairs which in his opinion are likely to affect the architectural or historical interest of the building. [...] If a work of conservation is being executed by the Public Works Department or other Agency Deparment the Conservation Assistant will act as the reprsentative of the Archeological Superintendent and it will be his duty to watch the work during execution and render every assistance to the Engineer or Subodinate in charge of the work and to explain if necesary the meaning of the Conse [...] The Conservation Assistant will not interfere with or issue instructions to the contractor or workmen but he will point out to the Subordinate in charge of the work any changes or improvements in the exection of the work that appear to be necessary. [...] In the absence of instructions to the contrary the bricks should be laid in the same bond and the mortar joints should be of the same thickness and toned to the same colour as in the old work. [...] Unless there are special reasons to the cotrary the grout or concrete should be recessed from " to -I" from the face of the wall according to the width of the crack and the relative coarseness of the filling material.
anthropology archaeology
Pages
108
Published in
India
SARF Document ID
sarf.144820
Segment Pages Author Actions
Cover
i-i John Marshall view
Preface
i-ii John Marshall view
Part I. General
1-22 John Marshall view
Part II. Detailed Instructions and Specifications
23-72 John Marshall view
Index
73-91 John Marshall view
Plates
i-xiv John Marshall view

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