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Short Description:
Cut of Ditch
Issued to
Brendon Wilkins | 06/07/2013
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Interpretation

    • Recut of moat near base, truncates (4010) - (4004). Machine cut, probably made in 1980s during rebuild.
      • Kerry Ely
    • 6-7-2013
    • Result of cleaning out of ditch to create drainage feature during redevelopment of the Guesten Hall. Machine cut, probably in the 1980s. Characterised by a sharp break of slope, with a gradual base and concave sides. Filled by (4014 and 4008)
      • Brendon Wilkins
    • 2-9-2014

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Description

  • Linear
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  • width: 12.00+ length: 1.90+ depth: 4.40+
  • Sharp
  • E-W
  • Concave
  • Gradual
  • Concave
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  • Cuts into [4011]
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Finds

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Feature

  • Feature: LA_401
    • Moat feature with subsequent recuts

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