Short Description:
Fill of Pit
Issued to
Xosé Gago | 21/06/2016
Interpretation
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- Large shell pit fill, containing late med green glaze pot. Distinct concentrations of limpets and broken muscle shell, suggesting district depositions make up the composition of the context
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- John Castling
- 21-6-2016
Sketch Photo
Description
- Loose
- Dark reddish brown
- Sandy silt
- Very frequent (70%) shell (mostly complete limpets). Infrequent (10%) small and medium (<150mm3) sub-angular stones.
- Length - 1.5m Width - 0.63m Depth - 0.18m
- Primary(?) Fill of pit East, high frequency of shell inclusions, esp. limpets.
- Trowel, dry but overcast day.
Finds
| Findtype | Quantity (No. fragments) | Weight (g) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Bone | 51 | 174 | |
| Pot | 5 | 113 | Early glazed ware, Late reduced greenware, Late medieval redware. (1200>1600). Large fragments. (Andrew Sage, 2017) |
| Shell | |||
| Ferrous Object | 1 | 67 | |
| Slag | 1 | 15 | |
| Stone | 1 | 67 |
Feature
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Feature: LDF_309
- Pit cut and associated fills
Site Photos
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Photo: LDF_160959
- Large pit, layer under shell midden, facing North East
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Photo: LDF_160960
- Large pit, layer under shell midden, facing South West
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Photo: LDF_160961
- Large pit, layer under shell midden, facing South East
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Photo: LDF_160962
- Large pit, layer under shell midden, facing North East
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Photo: LDF_161402
- Large pit post-excavation, facing North East.
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Photo: LDF_161403
- Large pit post-excavation, facing North West.
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Photo: LDF_161404
- Large pit post-excavation, facing South East.
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Photo: LDF_161405
- Large pit post-excavation, facing North East.
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Photo: LDF_161406
- Large pit post-excavation, facing North West.
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Photo: LDF_161407
- Large pit post-excavation, facing South East.
Samples
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Sample: LDF_9
- John Castling
- 21-6-2016
Record Details
- Xosé Gago 21-6-2016
- 21-6-2016