Information for record number MWA12248:
Moor Hall:pit

Summary Man made hole revealed through excavation. Cobbled surface, 2 layers. 8cm in diameters. Small finds incl tile,nail and pottery. A second trench revealed 2 floor levels.
What Is It?  
Type: Pit
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Wixford
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: 00
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Level of Protection Local
Description

  
Source Number  
Man made hole revealed through excavation. Cobbled surface, 2 layers. 8cm in diameters. Small finds incl tile,nail and pottery. A second trench revealed 2 floor levels.
 
Sources
Source No:
Source Type: Excavation Report
Title: Moor Hall, Wixford. Excavation Report with Historical Background
Author/originator: The University of Warwick
Date: 2002
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Glossary

 
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technique 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.
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monument LAYER * An archaeological unit of soil in a horizontal plane which may seal features or be cut through by other features. back
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back

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