Difference between revisions of "Location Disclaimer"
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| − | This page relates to [[:Category:Sites to Visit|Sites to Visit]] pages, where there are often locations shown in inset Google Maps. The locations are approximate only. This is because the registration of the photography used by Google is not precise. | + | This page relates to [[:Category:Sites to Visit|Sites to Visit]] pages and other site pages, where there are often locations shown in inset Google Maps. The locations are approximate only. This is because the registration of the photography used by Google is not precise. Hence features like sites often shift when Google Earth changes the photographic set it is using. Hence the point allocated to the site on the map may be an inaccurate representation of the site location. In any event a point within a site is not an adequate indication of the extent of a site. |
| − | ''' | + | '''The location information here should never be used for heritage management purposes.''' |
Users wanting more accurate location information for this purpose should consult with their local Historic Places Trust Office for advice or consult with a professional archaeologist. | Users wanting more accurate location information for this purpose should consult with their local Historic Places Trust Office for advice or consult with a professional archaeologist. | ||
[[Category:Sites_to_Visit]] | [[Category:Sites_to_Visit]] | ||
Revision as of 13:36, 30 November 2010
This page relates to Sites to Visit pages and other site pages, where there are often locations shown in inset Google Maps. The locations are approximate only. This is because the registration of the photography used by Google is not precise. Hence features like sites often shift when Google Earth changes the photographic set it is using. Hence the point allocated to the site on the map may be an inaccurate representation of the site location. In any event a point within a site is not an adequate indication of the extent of a site.
The location information here should never be used for heritage management purposes.
Users wanting more accurate location information for this purpose should consult with their local Historic Places Trust Office for advice or consult with a professional archaeologist.
