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Short Description:
Orangey clay layer, likely upper fill of ditch F707, beneath F723 and F724
Issued to
Ben Swain | 13/09/2023

Interpretation

    • Possible upper fill of ditch F707 in the area of the drain/large walls F723 and F724. These features are sinking down into a hollow at this point, likely reflecting the presence of the ditch below.
      • Ben Swain
    • 15-9-2023

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Description

  • Moderately compacted
  • Mid orangey brown
  • Clay
  • Occasional small sub angular pieces of sandstone and rare charcoal flecks
  • L - 3.55+ W - 2.35+ T - unexcavated
  • possible upper ditch fill into which features are sinking near the drain and large wall
  • exposed using hand tools/dry

Finds

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Feature

  • Feature: LDF_707
    • NW-SE aligned linear ditch visible in the base of a slot against the eastern baulk of TR2(W)

Record Details

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  • Ben Swain 13-9-2023
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