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  • BSW5406 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified

    Artefact | Updated 9 Feb 2018

    5406 Test Pit Sample Surface layer of soil mostly compacted red clay dust. Some evidence of oil stains and a large amount of metal artefacts recovered. There was also some charcoal and slag and the metal artefacts increased in density towards the bottom. Miscellaneous/Unidentified Local Tue, ...

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  • BSW5407 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified

    Artefact | Updated 9 Feb 2018

    5407 Test Pit Sample Soil was a sandy grey with a thin deposit of mortar/lime running through it. This layer also contained small fragments of red brick in parts. Some large metal railway sleeper pegs were found along with pieces of glass and seashells. M ...

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  • BSW5408 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified

    Artefact | Updated 9 Feb 2018

    contained no artefacts. Miscellaneous/Unidentified Local Tue, 2008-09-23 Tue, 2008-09-23 111720 Blacksmith’s ...

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  • BSW5409 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified

    Artefact | Updated 9 Feb 2018

    5409 Test Pit Sample Soil was mostly compacted red clay dust. Blue metal chips were numerous within this unit and some glass and metal fragments were also recovered. Miscellaneous/Unidentified Local Tue, 2008-09-23 Tue, 2008-09-23 111721 Blacksmith’s W/sh ...

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  • BSW5410 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified

    Artefact | Updated 9 Feb 2018

    5410 Test Pit Sample Soil was north light grey and brown sand. Oil and charcoal residues are present. At the base of the unit there is a heavy concentration of blue metal that has been darkened by heat or oil. Mixed amongst the blue metal are a number of ...

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  • BSW5411 - Miscellaneous/Unidentified

    Artefact | Updated 9 Feb 2018

    5411 Test Pit Sample This unit contained a high concentration of slag. The soil around the slag is compacted yet fragile and crumbles easily. Very few artefacts other than the slag were found in this unit, those that were recovered were pieces of metal. Miscellaneous/Unidentified Local Tue, 2008-09-23 Tue, ...

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