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Short Description:
Orangey clay layer lining the outside of the stone lined drainage channel 2433 within a probable construction cut [2459].
Issued to
Ben Swain | 30/09/2022

Interpretation

    • This almost pure clay material was likely laid down within a construction cut just before the stone lined channel 2433 was built. It was visible extending approximately 15cm either side of the channel and more than likely continues beneath it too. It is probable this clay represents a waterproofing seal to ensure that water drained smoothly through the channel and didn't excessively leak out.
      • Ben Swain
    • 15-10-2022

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Description

  • moderately compact
  • light orangey brown
  • clay
  • very occasional small sandstone gravel
  • L - 2.20 W - 0.10 T -
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  • Hand Ex/dry

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Animal Bone 30 Not yet weighed. (Year 2022)
Shell 41 Not yet weighed. Cockle (n2); Oyster (n26); Winkle (n13). (Year 2022)
Stone 8 11 Quartz pebbles. DISCARDED. (Year 2022)

Feature

  • Feature: LDF_724
    • Stone lined and capped channel in TR2W

Record Details

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  • Ben Swain 30-9-2022
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