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The first of the Barley is now in.
As it happens this field had a Roman Site on it & we had only done it for 1 year (last year).
Bad news was that they cut the barley high & the stubble is 4inches at its lowest point & more like 6-7 in most places. Also the loose straw had yet to be gathered, which meant less space & less heavy machinery driving over the area (which makes it a little flatter).
Lastly it was one of the hottest days of the year (31) & pushing throw the stubble for 3.5 hours yesterday nearly killed me. It was not that enjoyable when good finds are scarce.
We got enough to make it worth it:
8 Roman Coins
Vicky Sixpence (Silver)
Melted Vicky 3 Pence (Silver)
18th C Complete Pewter Button with 'Iron' Shank (scarce in this condition)
17th C Token
Tudor Book Clasp
Broken 1st C Roman Brooch/Fibula
Frag of Bronze Age Socketted Axe
Iron Hammered - Anyone know the age? (Looks pretty old)
As it happens this field had a Roman Site on it & we had only done it for 1 year (last year).
Bad news was that they cut the barley high & the stubble is 4inches at its lowest point & more like 6-7 in most places. Also the loose straw had yet to be gathered, which meant less space & less heavy machinery driving over the area (which makes it a little flatter).
Lastly it was one of the hottest days of the year (31) & pushing throw the stubble for 3.5 hours yesterday nearly killed me. It was not that enjoyable when good finds are scarce.
We got enough to make it worth it:
8 Roman Coins
Vicky Sixpence (Silver)
Melted Vicky 3 Pence (Silver)
18th C Complete Pewter Button with 'Iron' Shank (scarce in this condition)
17th C Token
Tudor Book Clasp
Broken 1st C Roman Brooch/Fibula
Frag of Bronze Age Socketted Axe
Iron Hammered - Anyone know the age? (Looks pretty old)
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