Tag Archives: weekthree
Detailed Finds Analysis, Trench 1 and Trench 3
TRENCH 1 Trench 1 has produced a succession of very exciting finds this week: Copper Alloy / Gold Leaf Harness Fitting This fitting adds to a pre-existing collection of 58 horse harness fittings of similar type that have been uncovered … Continue reading
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Trench 3 Finds Update
Trench 3 has produced its own glass bead this week: The bead’s blue colour is quite clear. The find has been provisionally identified as a melon bead of a Roman or potentially Anglo Saxon date. In addition to the bead, trench 3 has produced several … Continue reading
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Trench 1 Finds Update
Trench 1 has continued in its tradition of producing some very lovely finds this week. This fragment of worked bone is thought to be Saxon in date; our Finds Supervisor Kate Clarke and her assistants Kirstie and Emma have been … Continue reading
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Flotation Tank Up and Running!
After replacing our worn out water pump, our environmental flotation tank is now up and running. Trench 1 Supervisor Neal Lythe and Assistant Supervisor Anj Hird set up the tank earlier in the week, and are now able to process … Continue reading
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Trench 3 Update
This week we’ve continued to investigate the extent of the intrusive medieval pit and have succeeded in uncovering several possible cuts and edges. As is common with such a complex site, this has posed more questions than it has answered! … Continue reading
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Trench 1 Update
Trench 1 has continued to produce some very interesting archaeology and exciting finds this week. More of the medieval paving surface has been removed. The paving was overlying context 1272, which regular readers may remember as the dark grey silty … Continue reading
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Metal Detectorist on Site
The BRP is pleased to welcome metal detectorist David Ross onto site today. David, who has worked with NAA on the recent A1 project, is working on the Castle site and at the Bradford Kaims to identify areas where metal … Continue reading
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Digging for a Day
The BRP is welcoming Bamburgh Castle Stone Mason Kevin Lawson and his mother, Joan, on site today. They’re digging with us for just one day day under ourDig for a Day programme. Having spent some time in Trench 3 and Trench 1, they … Continue reading
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