News Item: : Ingleston update 08
(Category: Misc)
Posted by Lizzie Penman
Monday 25 August 2008 - 10:44:11
Interim Report News from Ingleston Motte Dig - 2008 Further excavations on the 12th/13th century defended wooden fort have continued this season despite some adverse weather conditions. The smithing furnace on the SE edge of the motte has been planned, recorded, and since dismantled down to the natural. Evidence of possible flooring (cobbling) is appearing in the area considered to be the central part of the building, together with post holes. Further evidence of smithing to the south side of this (outside the building)has recently been underlined by the finding of quantities of “hammer scale”. Finds have included two medieval iron arrow heads, a medieval spear head, quantities of medieval galena glazed reduced greenware and iron objects (mostly clenched nails and rivets). Iron ingots and slag from the furnace walls have also been retrieved. The positioning and recorded positions of the nails have helped to show the direction of the main timbers falling as the burning building collapsed. Further areas consisting of burnt clay containing charcoal and pieces of bone have been identified and are currently awaiting investigation. Contributions so far this season have been made by students Archie and William (Durham University), and Richard from Newcastle University. Returning volunteers have included GP Donna, who was prised away from Newbarns and her medical practice, and Ken and Alex, who gave their invaluable expert assistance, which is always greatly appreciated. Early season site preparation from Meurig Hughes, our Welsh wizard, was a great help, as was all the work done by Trust members Roy and Alastair, Barbara and her son Ruarhi, and of course Lizzie, who is sorting out all our organisational problems.
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(Category: Misc)
Posted by Lizzie Penman
Monday 25 August 2008 - 10:44:11
Interim Report News from Ingleston Motte Dig - 2008 Further excavations on the 12th/13th century defended wooden fort have continued this season despite some adverse weather conditions. The smithing furnace on the SE edge of the motte has been planned, recorded, and since dismantled down to the natural. Evidence of possible flooring (cobbling) is appearing in the area considered to be the central part of the building, together with post holes. Further evidence of smithing to the south side of this (outside the building)has recently been underlined by the finding of quantities of “hammer scale”. Finds have included two medieval iron arrow heads, a medieval spear head, quantities of medieval galena glazed reduced greenware and iron objects (mostly clenched nails and rivets). Iron ingots and slag from the furnace walls have also been retrieved. The positioning and recorded positions of the nails have helped to show the direction of the main timbers falling as the burning building collapsed. Further areas consisting of burnt clay containing charcoal and pieces of bone have been identified and are currently awaiting investigation. Contributions so far this season have been made by students Archie and William (Durham University), and Richard from Newcastle University. Returning volunteers have included GP Donna, who was prised away from Newbarns and her medical practice, and Ken and Alex, who gave their invaluable expert assistance, which is always greatly appreciated. Early season site preparation from Meurig Hughes, our Welsh wizard, was a great help, as was all the work done by Trust members Roy and Alastair, Barbara and her son Ruarhi, and of course Lizzie, who is sorting out all our organisational problems.
This news item is from Stewartry Archaeological Trust
( http://sat.org.uk/news.php?extend.13 )