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Short Description:
Subsoil
Issued to
Lyla Taylor | 14/09/2016
1884

Interpretation

    • Subsoil with probable plow disturbance
      • Lyla Taylor
    • 14-9-2016

Sketch Photo

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Description

  • Firm
  • Mid grey brown
  • Silty sand
  • Contains 50% sub rounded Flint pebbles and stones
  • Length - 10m+ Width - 2.5m+ Depth - 0.13-0.33
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  • By machine

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Ferrous Object 1 157 Iron plow
Other (add to description) 1 9 Lime mortar
Shell 7 22 Oyster
Shell 3 1 Snail
Ceramic Building Material 14 478 Tile (discarded)
Shell 1 10 Whelk

Feature

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Site Photos

  • Photo: LA_163338
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    • Trench 27 pre-excavation, facing North West
  • Photo: LA_163339
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    • Trench 27 pre-excavation, facing South East
  • Photo: LA_163340
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    • Trench 27 pre-excavation, facing South
  • Photo: LA_163341
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    • Trench 27 pre-excavation, facing South
  • Photo: LA_163342
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    • Trench 27 pre-excavation, facing South
  • Photo: LA_163349
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    • Trench 27 mid-excavation, facing North West
  • Photo: LA_163350
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    • Trench 27 mid-excavation, facing South East

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