Back Yard Test Pit No.3 - Widen...

[CRUSADER]

I spent most of the day doubling the size of the hole to this Roman rubbish pit. It turned out to be the biggest hole I have dug, & bottomed out on gravel at about 5.5ft from the surface.
Although I only got 1 good pot today, it was still a blast.
As well as the usual bones I got a few Cow horns as well!
No metal found other than the nails & lead.

 

[Rip_Uk]

Thats a big hole.

 

[sutphin]

Crusader way to go nice find.vanzutphen

 

[Limey-digger]

Beef, mutton, wild boar, oysters and imported wine all consumed off of Samian tableware, sounds like your neighbourhood was the place to be back in Roman times.
Looks like a fun alternative to a days detecting.

George...

 

[Argentium]

Another spectacular pot ! Amazing -

 

[Westfront]

Very very nice. A lot of work and well rewarded. 2 C. mug?

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Another cool find.
Not sure I'd have the patience for that kind of hunting.

 

[CRUSADER]

Very very nice. A lot of work and well rewarded. 2 C. mug?

Maybe 3rd?

 

[CRUSADER]

Another cool find.
Not sure I'd have the patience for that kind of hunting.

You don't need patience, just blisters on your blisters. As Dad was not hunting this weekend, it was TV or this, I know my choice everytime.

 

[Westfront]

Maybe 3rd?

Possible as well. Anyway i'd call it a killer day!

 

[coinman123]

I'm stunned to see a trash pit that old, the oldest I have seen here is from around 1900 and to me that is ancient! Good luck in there, I seems like you will find some nice pottery.

 

[Cross Potent]

My site is under water at that depth. lol

 

[DigIron2]

Only got one good pot?Man that pot looks museum quality.I don't know allot about roman relics ,but I know they are very old.That thing is killer.Let us know when you get to china

 

[NolanTheExplorer]

I spent most of the day doubling the size of the hole to this Roman rubbish pit. It turned out to be the biggest hole I have dug, & bottomed out on gravel at about 5.5ft from the surface.
Although I only got 1 good pot today, it was still a blast.
As well as the usual bones I got a few Cow horns as well!
No metal found other than the nails & lead.

No brainer thats a banner

How did you pinpoint the pit?

 

[kingskid1611]

Good Exercise and wonderful array of finds

 

[joeyfresh]

Incredible!! I didn't think you dug pits but I'm glad to find out you do. Can't wait to see more.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Finding that pot makes the hole dig worth while my friend!
Love how you've categorized your finds too Cru.

Dave

 

[Qball]

Must have been a heart stopper to find that pot. Great effort and a great find.

 

[tinpan]

you digging your own grave Cru ? With no support props beams or trench shoring that hole is a death trap tinpan

 

[Silver Searcher]

That will make a nice display piece Wonder were they tossed there old gold

SS