Features at Middleham Castle

Explore the open archaeological data from our digs at Middleham Castle

Basic Information

  • Drain, silted up, probably associated with original use of wall F16

Contexts

  • Context: MDC_1020
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    • Discreet layer under pebbles adjacent to east-west wall. Mid greyish brown silt with <2% small stones and very limited sandy inclusions.
    • Susan Wilson
    • 21-8-2019
  • Context: MDC_1022
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    • Ephemeral alignment of stones possibly forming a drain to the west of the door in wall (1002). Angular limestone and sandstone c.20x15x10cm aligned E-W. Rough coursing and rough finish, no bonding material evident.
    • Brett Vallis
    • 21-8-2019

Narrative

    • A few stones (1022) were found on an E-W alignment parallel with wall F16. These appeared to be the remnants of a drain, which were subsequently silted up/infilled by (1020). The infilling sediments appeared to overlay construction backfill (1016) associated with wall F16, indicating that the drain was likely contemporary with the original use of wall F16.
      • Josh Hogue
    • 28-9-2020

Dating Narrative

    • Four potsherds of local glazed sandy ware (types 6 and 7) and Tees Valley ware were recovered providing a terminus anti quem of 1200-1300 AD for the drain.
      • Indie Jago
    • 16-10-2020

Matrix

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