| Week 4 - some Small Finds |
| Week 4
Small Find 1607 From context 2482 Polygonal ring made from Copper Alloy and found in the fill of a pit near the southern edge of the excavation. |
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Small Find 1616 From context 2322 This boss was found in context 2322, a cleaning layer in the north-western corner of the excavation. It was probably used for attaching material to furniture |
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Small Find 1617 From context 2486 Small Find 1705 From context 2322 The larger coin was found in context 2486 - a dark gravelly spread in front of House 1, the diagonal building. The second smaller coin was found in a cleaning context in the north-western corner of the trench. |
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Small Find 1621 From context 2322 This ring was another find from the cleaning layer in the north-western corner of the excavation. It is made from silver alloy. |
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Small Find 1700 From context 1454 This broken ring was found within a crushed tile surface associated with Building 1. It is made from Jet. |
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Small Find 1701 From context 2494 This object is a decorative stud which was retrieved during flotation of a soil sample from the context. The context was the fill of a pit in the south-western corner of the excavation. |
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Small Find 1728 From context 2725 This brooch was found in context 2725. |
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Small Find 1734 This is a carved piece of ivory which shows two animals. It was recovered near to a dog skeleton and is presently being conserved. It may be part of a knife handle. |
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Small Find 1739 From context 2559 This copper alloy pin was found in context 2559 which is a burnt clay spread and possible floor surface in Building 8. It is a large part of a dress pin with bead and reel decoration. |
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