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Short Description:
Crushed mortar layer to south west of trench 4. Moderately compact light yellowish brown silty sand with 30-50% inclusions of crushed mortar.
Issued to
Ben Swain | 31/03/2021
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Interpretation

    • Layer of crushed mortar likely contemporary and representing elements of the demolition of the structures within the trench
      • Ben Swain
    • 8-4-2021

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Description

  • Moderately compact
  • Lighy yellowish brown
  • Silty sand
  • 30-50% crushed mortar inclsuions
  • Length; 4.60 Width; 2.15 Thickness; 0.03
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  • Hand Ex/windy

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Animal Bone 20 308 (Year 2021)
Ferrous Object 5 16 Nails (Year 2021)
Pot 1 14 (Year 2021)
Stone 7 3042 Could be stone or slate. (Year 2021)

Feature

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Plan

  • Plan: MDC_4
    • Mid Ex plan of trench 4. 1:50. Sheet#8
    • Ben Swain
    • 30-3-2021

Record Details

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  • Ben Swain 31-3-2021
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