Photos at Middleham Castle

Explore the open archaeological data from our digs at Middleham Castle

Site Photos

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Description

  • Close up shot of yellow context 4041 between 4047 and 4026
  • Nat Jackson 25-6-2021

Contexts

  • Context: MDC_4041
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    • Soft friable light yellow sand under (4011) capped by burning lens from which a sample was taken. Soft friable, light yellow brown, silty sand, occasional charcoal and small stones.
    • Nat Jackson
    • 21-4-2021
  • Context: MDC_4046
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    • 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.
    • Ben Swain
    • 21-4-2021
  • Context: MDC_4047
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    • Possible poorly made rebuild of wall 4027 after a burning event. Dolostone and reused roof slates, Largest stone 0.40m×0.14m, finish of stones very rough/poor, random coursing, possible foundation of wall rebuild, faces N-S and bonding material whitish like mortar with gravel inclusions.
    • Ben Swain
    • 22-4-2021
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