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Short Description:
Building rubble including roof tiles to the west of (2004). Probably represents a collapsed roof. Firm, grey, stone and c.100% grey stone roof tiles.
Issued to
Stephen Hutchinson | 15/08/2019
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Interpretation

    • A spread of broken roof tiles within the interior of the large building defined by walls (2004) and (2008). Probably represents a post-abandonment collapsed roof.
      • Geoff Minshull
    • 19-8-2019
    • Deliberate dismantling
      • Indie Jago
    • 16-10-2020

Sketch Photo

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Stratigraphic Matrix

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Description

  • Firm
  • Grey
  • Stone
  • Almost 100% tile
  • L: 4.09m as seen W:2.50m as seen D: 0.15m
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  • Trowel. Dry.

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Metal 11 70 Nails (Year 2019)
Lead Object 1 9 Possible window lead (Year 2019)
Pot 4 28 3 glazed (Year 2019)
Animal Bone 12 104 1 jawbone with teeth (Year 2019)
Other (add to description) 1 1 Mortar (Year 2019)

Feature

  • Feature: MDC_4
    • Wall collapse from (2004)

Site Photos

  • Photo: MDC_194279
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    • Tile deposit 2005, facing south. Scale 1 x 1 m, 1 x 2 m.
  • Photo: MDC_194317
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    • Tile deposit within structure in Trench 2, facing east. Scale 1 x 1 m, 3 x 2 m
  • Photo: MDC_194335
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    • Wall collapse material to the east of wall (2004), facing southwest. Scale 2 x 1 m
  • Photo: MDC_194336
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    • Wall (2004), facing west. Scale 2 x 1 m

Objects

  • Find: MDC_28
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    • Window lead
    • Lead

Record Details

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