Searching for artefacts, finding a well and fireplace.
Emma
cleaning the surface.
Photo: Janice Adamson, University of Auckland
Tuesday was a wipe-out due to high winds. We managed to search for artefacts
along the bank towards the stream. The area with the most artefacts was
just off our excavation area B.
A number of smaller anomalies are shown in the geophysical survey in
this area. We relocated two of these anomalies using the fluxgate gradiometer.
The first one is sheet metal, which looks fairly old, buried about 40
cm deep. It looks as if it is covering something. The other anomaly is
a small fireplace, which has to be part of some structure related to the
homestead, maybe an outdoor cooking area.
Left:
A fireplace.
Right: The well.
Photo: Janice Adamson, University of Auckland
In another area of the excavation the first postholes are becoming visible.
So far we have possibly three different structures: the area with the
molten glass on the high point of the hillock, the area with emerging
postholes a few metres downhill and the area around the fireplace.
Following a depression in the ground we found a possible well. It seems
to have been re-dug and filled after the initial back filling.
Hey, I'm Emma Clifford (Aunty Em) from Otago University. I'm
just about to embark on my combined honours year, doing both Politics
and Archaeology. I'm having a really good time, regardless of the
sunburn, that's what happens when you're from down South. Its awesome
to be getting the extra experience, thanks to Janice, Hans and Len
(the landowner) for giving us the opportunity and the rest of the
team for the amusing moments.
Photos: Janice Adamson, University of
Auckland
Hi all! I'm Tash from the University of Auckland. This is my
third excavation (second with both Janice and Hans). I'm entering
into my third year of University with a field school to look forward
to. In the mean time this historic excavation is becoming more and
more interesting as each day passes (on site and at the end of each
day), especially with all the experience being gained! Thanks Janice
and Hans for this awesome opportunity and everyone for the great
laughs and good company (including the 'girls' in the next paddock)
