Last but one day of the excavation at Oystermouth Castle.
Bright and clear start of the day, which helped with the last minute recording in Trench 1 and 3. However, rain started to set in during the late morning, and turned heavy during the afternoon.
The work in Trench 3 comprised the recording of the section in its west end, and the recording and removal of the possible midden in its east end. The central area of Trench 3 was also backfilled with soil. Trench 2 was backfilled today, which took the best part of the day. The volunteers and students were very enthusiastic despite the weather and the backfilling by hand in the pouring rain, we hope they all know just how grateful we are, though whoever buried our rake in Trench 3 is less than popular!!
In Trench 1, the day was spent drawing the drum tower foundation wall in plan and elevation, and the southern sondage trench. No backfilling took place in Trench 1 yet.
Jenni and Ken finished off the majority of the finds washing that remained and we’re glad they did as it leaves us with only the last half days digging finds to process.
Sven celebrated his birthday yesterday with a plethora of cakes and rejoicing, and tonight, the bravest of the team are out on the town celebrating with our Heritage Manager, Dr Evans, on her birthday. Happy Birthday, Edith!
Bright and clear start of the day, which helped with the last minute recording in Trench 1 and 3. However, rain started to set in during the late morning, and turned heavy during the afternoon.
The work in Trench 3 comprised the recording of the section in its west end, and the recording and removal of the possible midden in its east end. The central area of Trench 3 was also backfilled with soil. Trench 2 was backfilled today, which took the best part of the day. The volunteers and students were very enthusiastic despite the weather and the backfilling by hand in the pouring rain, we hope they all know just how grateful we are, though whoever buried our rake in Trench 3 is less than popular!!
In Trench 1, the day was spent drawing the drum tower foundation wall in plan and elevation, and the southern sondage trench. No backfilling took place in Trench 1 yet.
Jenni and Ken finished off the majority of the finds washing that remained and we’re glad they did as it leaves us with only the last half days digging finds to process.
Sven celebrated his birthday yesterday with a plethora of cakes and rejoicing, and tonight, the bravest of the team are out on the town celebrating with our Heritage Manager, Dr Evans, on her birthday. Happy Birthday, Edith!
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