A collection of shots taken over 2 days. Lots of Roman pits, for all you quarry fans, and a few burials.

Lorna, practically public archaeology in action

Lorna, practically public archaeology in action
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archaeology | Prescot Street | Aldgate | Whitechapel | excavation
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Posted Aug 18, 02:08 PM.
Taken Aug 17, 02:43 PM.

The best stuff for me was, of course, always going to be the bit where people that weren't archaeologists got involved. I was very, very happy when these information boards went up, with such high quality graphics and information. A very proud moment!

Context: 1859 Roman grave

Context: 1863 Roman quarry pit

Context: 1887 Roman quarry pit

Context: 1873 Roman quarry pit

Context: 1894 Roman quarry pit

Context: 1890 Roman burial

Context: 1891 Roman coffin stain belonging to burial (1890)

Context: 1898 Roman quarry pit

Context: 1901 Grave cut

Context: 1907 Gerogian basement and drainage features on Prescot Street

Context: 1909 Oval-shaped Roman quarrying pit

Context: 1910 Grave cut