Day Four: Lots of Walls

Today saw a real emphasis on walls and structures. Claire and Morgan have started their building recording on the wing away from the excavation. The site has lots of upstanding walls that seem to be medieval, but many were changed or adapted in the Tudor period. Here you can see Claire standing on what was originally a medieval lancet (narrow slit) window that was later turned into a large Tudor one. Jordan is taking the measurements and Morgan drawing the individual stones.

Please keep off the walls

Boss Pete's lovely drain (well spotted!) was cleaned up by Dom, Matt and finished off by Emma, whilst the wall was tackled by Jordan. They now look like they were built together (the features) and there is a clear construction cut for both visible. It's beginning to look like the outer wall of the house.

Oh so neat

Inside trench 1 all sorts of features have been popping up. There are now three distinct areas of compact clay surrounded by softer dark areas. These are currently being interpreted as floors, surrounded by walls that have been 'robbed out'- the stones removed to leave a negative impression of the wall. Given this doesn't make for good pictures, or not yet, it's worth just reflecting on some those brave souls chipping away at this sun baked soil.

"It was this big "
Will and Emma comparing their finds

Find of the the day- a section of brilliantly preserved 13th century door moulding with capital top (pics to follow)

Context of the day- erm, it actually came from the back garden of one our local visitors.

Visitors of the day