Sadly the weather forecast was correct and we had persistent rain from the off until around 2pm, We decided not to proceed with any digging today as not only would it trash the trench but it would be very slippery and unsafe.
We did have a lively discussion about what Tony’s 3D model of the trench told us (available at:
https://skfb.ly/pKRNR ). Theories ranged from purely geological to a robbed out barrow; whatever we have, it doesn’t seem to be an Iron Age site as the only significant dateable finds are some nicely worked flints, possibly Late Bronze Age.
Thanks very much to Ele for the cakes and Gary for the biscuits; much appreciated.
Thanks also to those who came out today despite the rain in the hope we might dig.
We look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow for the final digging day, Friday 12th June, 9:15am for a 9:30am start.
Alan
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Header photograph shows a view across the River Swale to Reeth village, with medieval lynchets to the left and Fremington Edge forming the far horizon.
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