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Wednesday 1 ^st July.

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A pick pass was completed in both the northern and southern halves of T-70. A medium-sized rock was uncovered in the north eastern corner, 60cm to the south, there is also a smller sized rock. North of the large rock which runs across T-69 and T-70, some more medium-sized rocks are appearing; four are visible.

The soil is less compcted, containing fewer roots and plant matter. It is also a lighter brown than the darker rown, clayish topsoil. After roots have been clipped and baulk walls trimmed, a new locus will be declared.

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After baulks were trimmed, roots removed and the trench was leveled, Locus 2 was declared. Opening photos and points taken.

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Locus 2 opening elevations:

NW Corner: 0.57m BD/ 27.00m AE

NE corner: 0.55m BD/ 27.02m AE

SE corner: 0.61m BD/ 26.96m AE

SW corner: 0.86m BD/ 26.71m AE

Locus 2 coordinates:

NW corner: 88E/37 S

NE corner: 91E/37S

SE corner: 91 E/ 40S

SW corner: 88E/40S

The soil in Locus 2 is light brown in colour and slightly claylike in texture, though it is still loose and breaks easily. Locus 2 encompasses the entirety of Locus 1 , barring one small area within the large rock in the south of T-70. This is a narrow slit in the rock, 5cm wide at its widest point. It is triangular in shape and appears

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to be quite deep. In case any artefacts are found within this niche whilst excavating it was decided to declare this Locus 3 and opening photos were taken.

Locus 3 co-ordinates:

NE corner: 89.04E/39.61S

SE corner: 89.06E/39.76S

SW corner: 88.98E/39.85S

Locus 3 opening elevation:

NE corner: 0.69m BD/39.61S

SE corner: 0.71m BD/ 26.86m AE

SW corner: 0.70m BD/ 2.87m AE

Two pick passes were conducted across the northern portion of Locus 2 . Some more pottery and terracotta appeared, though still not a significant amount.

In Locus 3 , soil was removed revealing light brown, yellowish soil which is very claylike in texture.

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Locus 2 end of day elevations:

NW corner:0.58m BD/ 26.99m AE

NE corner: 0.57m BD/ 27.00m AE

SE corner: 0.61m BD/ 26.96m AE

SW corner: 0.82m BD/ 26.75m AE

Locus 2 summary of finds

Terracotta: 11 pieces (not covering the whole bottom of the bowl)

Pottery: 5 pieces

Bone: 0 pieces

Locus 3 end of day elevations:

Locus 3 summary of finds:

There were no finds from this locus today

Locus 1 Summary of finds:

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