Dated recollection record
Record a person’s own recollection, distinguishing direct knowledge, documents and uncertainty.
by Jack Butler-Kettle · About 2 min readShare
How to use it
Record when the recollection was made, ask open questions and preserve the original notes. Do not present later recollection as a contemporaneous site record.
Dated recollection record
Record when the recollection was made, ask open questions and preserve the original notes. Do not present later recollection as a contemporaneous site record.
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Completed fictional example
Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0
Document details
- Project
- Westhaven refurbishment
- From
- Westhaven Interiors Ltd, commercial team
- To
- Alder Mere Projects Ltd, project commercial lead
- Date
- 14 October 2026
- Reference
- WH-58-01
Recollection of the Level 1 access restriction
Recorded on 14 October 2026 by A. Reed, site supervisor. Events recalled: 7 October 2026 at the Level 1 east access.
I arrived at about 07:50 and saw the access door locked. I spoke to the contractor’s supervisor at approximately 08:05. I recall being told that access would be reviewed that morning; I cannot recall the exact words.
I moved two installers to the corridor works. My diary D-07 and timesheet TS-07 record four hours each in that area. I have reviewed those records while preparing this recollection.
I did not see who locked the door and cannot say why it was locked. The access log may clarify the reason. These are my own recollections and stated uncertainties.
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The completed example uses fictional people, events and records. Replace it with your own verified information and preserve supporting evidence.
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