Indeterminate Attributes

The attribute sets and attributes for the above class are described below. Minor edits which enhance the current definitions should be made directly to the text. Major changes or revisions which change the attribute words should follow the directions at the bottom of this page under Proposed Changes.

Reason

Multiple choice. The following attributes describe various reasons why the rock art element could not be seen well enough to classify it elsewhere. Examples for Indeterminate.Reason

Tool Test

The element is composed of a relatively few random dints concentrated in a small area. It does not appear that there was any attempt to create a design.

Crude Marking

The element is very poorly made, but does not appear to be random pecking.

Damaged Element

The element has been damaged by natural causes.

Desecrated Element

The element was intentionally defaced in prehistoric times.

Defaced Element

The element was intentionally defaced as a act of vandalism.

Inaccessible Element

The element been partially buried or otherwise obstructed from view.

Incomplete Element

The element appears incomplete.

Multiple Elements

There may be multiple overlapping or touching elements.

Vandalized

The element has been intentionally damaged in modern times.

Visible Aspects

Multiple choice. This describes any visible portions of the original design. Marks from vandalism or defacing should not be included. Examples for Indeterminate.Visible Aspects

Straight Lines

One or more straight lines.

Curved Lines

One or more curved lines.

Connecting lines

One or more connecting lines.

Intersecting Lines

One or more crossing or intersecting lines.

Dints

Individual peck marks.

Patterned Areas

Fully pecked areas with distinct edges.

Scratches

Scratches of any shape.

Proposed Changes

If you have suggestions which add, delete, combine attributes or change the word used to define an attribute, then please copy the entire current attribute set definition above, including the attribute set heading to the end of this page and edit your copy. If you wish to make a comment below your improved version (or someone else's improved version), add a horizontal rule and then your comment.

Minor changes in agreement with the someone's proposed changes should be made directly to the text, competing versions should be documented as complete revised copies including the heading.

To add a new attribute set, create it exactly as it should appear. For suggestions on sequence changes, create an appropriate heading below and add a comment. For other types of changes, innovate.

All documentation should be written for the target audience of volunteer rock art recorders.