|
WMA
|
West Midlands Archaeology. This publication contains a short description for each of the sites where archaeological work has taken place in the previous year. It covers Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. Some of these descriptions include photographs, plans and drawings of the sites and/or the finds that have been discovered. The publication is produced by the Council For British Archaeology (CBA) West Midlands and is published annually. Copies are held at the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record.
|
| back |
|
excavation
|
Archaeologists excavate sites so that they can find information and recover archaeological materials before they are destroyed by erosion, construction or changes in land-use.
Depending on how complicated and widespread the archaeological deposits are, excavation can be done by hand or with heavy machinery. Archaeologists may excavate a site in a number of ways; either by open area excavation, by digging a test pit or a trial trench. more ->
|
| back |
|
SITE *
|
Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible.
|
| back |
|
SETTLEMENT *
|
A small concentration of dwellings.
|
| back |
|
OVEN *
|
A brick, stone or iron receptacle for baking bread or other food in.
|
| back |
|
BUILDING *
|
A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known.
|
| back |
|
RUBBISH PIT *
|
A pit where domestic waste material is deposited.
|
| back |
|
FEATURE *
|
Areas of indeterminate function.
|
| back |
|
FURNACE *
|
A chamber in which minerals, metals, etc, are subjected to the continuous action of intense heat. Use specific type where known.
|
| back |
|
ROAD *
|
A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles.
|
| back |
|
PIT *
|
A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known.
|
| back |
|
HEARTH *
|
The slab or place on which a fire is made.
|
| back |
|
ENCLOSURE *
|
An area of land enclosed by a boundary ditch, bank, wall, palisade or other similar barrier. Use specific type where known.
|
| back |
|
DITCH *
|
A long and narrow hollow or trench dug in the ground, often used to carry water though it may be dry for much of the year.
|
| back |
|
DOMESTIC *
|
This is the top term for the class. See DOMESTIC Class List for narrow terms.
|
| back |
* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)