Contexts at Leiston Abbey

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Short Description:
Lower layer of cut [25007]
Issued to
Ed Caswell | 24/09/2016
1845

Interpretation

    • Either a phase of levelling the foundation platform for a column or a fill brought about by a high energy flood. My feeling is towards the former
      • Ed Caswell
    • 25-9-2016

Sketch Photo

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Stratigraphic Matrix

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Description

  • Loose
  • Mid Orange
  • Sand
  • The lower part of this fill comprises a lens of well graded pebbles
  • Length 2.18m Width - 1.22m+ Depth -0.24m
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  • Troweling and mattocking in fair conditions

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Ceramic Building Material 1 10 Tile (discarded)

Feature

  • Feature: LA_2505
    • Foundation surface or platform placed during the construction of Leiston Abbey

Site Photos

  • Photo: LA_164535
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    • Trench 25 post-excavation, facing West

Plan

  • Plan: LA_45
    • Post excavation plan trench 25
    • Ed Caswell
    • 26-9-2016

Samples

  • Sample: LA_102
    • Raksha Dave
    • 24-9-2016

Record Details

  • Not set
  • Ed Caswell 24-9-2016
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