This large Roman site includes a huge villa – the main range 50 meters long with two wings each 20 meters long. The site also includes either ditches and trackways and possibly other buildings hence the need to investigate the site.
Steve and Tony with the “total station” used to survey the site.
On 24th we had a wet day of setting out as many trenches as possible in the rain. This continued on Tuesday with a dash to finish setting out the trenches before the digger came in to take off the topsoil.
Oliver with the prism used to read off accurate location spots
Removing topsoil from the trenches – the easy way!
It remained dry in the morning but as the trenches were ready for volunteers to dig, the rain came down which made it really difficult to work. But everyone carried on undaunted. One of the most amazing finds of the day was a delicate bone pin found undamaged under masonry and mud!
Janet – digging one of the villa wings
Andrew having a well deserved moment of rest
