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Short Description:
Possible made ground layer into which foundation trench 4045 is cut. Compacted dark orangey brown silty clay with 15-20% inclusions of charcoal and sandstone flecks and small pieces. Occasional rounded stone pebbles.
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Ben Swain | 21/04/2021
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Interpretation

    • Possible made ground layer formed of redeposited natural into which foundation trench 4045 is cut
      • Ben Swain
    • 21-4-2021

Sketch Photo

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Description

  • Compacted
  • Dark orangey brown
  • Silty clay
  • 15-20% inclusions of charcoal and sandstone flecks and small pieces. Occasional rounded stone pebbles
  • L - 2.10m W - 0.85m T -
  • Not excavated, dimensions taken within slot
  • Hand Ex/dry

Finds

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Feature

  • Feature: MDC_400
    • 'Made' ground seen at the bottom of the three sondages excavated in Trench 4

Site Photos

  • Photo: MDC_211651
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    • Close up of rubble in (4046) [4047] MDC21_21-04-22_CAM02_IMG165100.jpg
  • Photo: MDC_211776
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    • Close up shot of yellow context 4041 between 4047 and 4026
  • Photo: MDC_211787
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    • South facing photo of walls 4027 4040 4039 4038 4046 4026 4023 4024 post excavation

Plan

  • Plan: MDC_20
    • Post Ex Plan of Trench 4. 1:50. Sheet#13
    • David Wallace
    • 22-4-2021

Record Details

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  • Ben Swain 21-4-2021
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