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Content reviewed: 2026-10-14

# Dated recollection record

Record a person’s own recollection, distinguishing direct knowledge, documents and uncertainty.

by [Jack Butler-Kettle](<https://www.quantsurv.com/about#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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Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required.

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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.

The completed example uses fictional people, events and records. Replace it with your own verified information and preserve supporting evidence.

## Understanding your results

The completed example uses fictional people, events and records. Replace it with your own verified information and preserve supporting evidence.

## How it works

The Word file provides an unpopulated working structure to complete for your project. The completed fictional example stays on this page.

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