Contexts at Lindisfarne

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Short Description:
Basal fill of ditch [6009]. Same as (6010)
Issued to
930

Interpretation

    • Basal fill of ditch [6009]. Likely intentional refuse/domestic waste dump. Large stones may have been placed to seal deposit.
      • Alexander Rome-Griffin
    • 15-9-2019

Sketch Photo

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Stratigraphic Matrix

Description

  • Firm
  • 7.5 YR 3/1 very dark grey
  • Clayey silt
  • 10-20% inclusions including ceramics, whole shells, charcoal, bone Large (20-40 cm) stones capping top
  • Length - 0.75 m Width - 0.50 m Thickness - Not excavated
  • Same as (6010)
  • Hand excavated

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Pot 2 12 (Year 2019)

Feature

  • Feature: LDF_602
    • E-W aligned ditch and associated fills

Site Photos

  • Photo: LDF_193664
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    • Trench 6, Glebe Field, west-facing section of ditch [6009], looking north, 1 m scales

Samples

  • Sample: LDF_117
    • Mike Sherry
    • 15-9-2019

Record Details

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