2015 Archaeological Dig - Week 1

A very successful first week in glorious weather!

Several features were discovered, including medieval and Tudor walls. Excavation revealed a huge dome shaped sarsen stone.

Finds Team processing finds
The Finds Team processing finds
Discovering walls by the Barrel Vault
Discovering walls by the Barrel Vault
Some unexpected visitors to the site
Some unexpected visitors to the site
The trench by the Barrel Vault
The trench by the Barrel Vault
The two moat trenches
The two moat trenches
Sarsen stone
The massive sarsen stone. What is it?
Surveying techniques on the 3 day course
Surveying techniques on the 3 day course
Rob Poulton explaining new features
Rob Poulton explaining new features
Medieval glass
Medieval glass
Unusual Valencian tile
Unusual Valencian tile

Visit Digging Surrey's Past for more pictures.

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