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Short Description:
Cobbled surface
Issued to
Rita Baker | 18/07/2015
876

Interpretation

    • This cobbled surface appeared to abut one side of limestone blocks found in the centre of the trench. Similar in character to (1809) this has the appearance of a surface or hard standing, potentially supporting the idea that this related to a driveway with associated gatehouse structure.
      • Ben Swain
    • 2-8-2015

Sketch Photo

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Description

  • Compacted
  • Light greyish brown
  • Sandy silt
  • Up to 80% Sub angular inclusions of pulverised CBM, mortar and Flint.
  • Width - 0.8m Length - 6.8m
  • None
  • Sunny/ trowel and brush

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Flint 1 3 thumbnail scraper
Lead Object 1 67
Ferrous Object 1 87
Other (add to description) 2 63 Asbestos building material
Ferrous Object 3 16
Ceramic Building Material 2 25
Other (add to description) 1 13 charcoal
Animal Bone 2 17

Feature

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Site Photos

  • Photo: LA_150312
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    • Trench 18 - Mid-Excavation: cobbled surface surrounding limestone wall.

Plan

  • Plan: LA_16
    • Pre ex plan trench 18 scale 1:50
    • Andrew Date
    • 19-7-2015
  • Plan: LA_21
    • Post ex plan of trench 18 drawn at 1:20
    • Ben Swain
    • 23-7-2015

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