Ladybridge Farm: Evaluation Trench (Intervention 39)

Intervention 39 was situated in the northeastern corner of Zone A and measured 50m x 4m. The trench was machine-excavated and was orientated east-west. The local ground surface sloped down from c.40.00m AOD at the western end of the trench to c.39.60m AOD at the eastern end. The dark yellowish-brown ploughsoil was found to be 0.30-0.40m in depth throughout the trench and overlay a welldrained homogenous orangish-brown gravel and clayey silt subsoil (C1124). The surface of C1124 reflected the local topography.

A single feature was identified within Intervention 39 and allocated F52. F52 was defined initially as a small circular deposit of dark greyish-brown sandy silt. The deposit measured 0.22m in diameter and upon excavation proved to be a shallow irregular feature, measuring 0.13m deep. A single backfill was identified and allocated C1250, which was a firm dark greyish-brown sandy silt containing rare fine gravel, pebbles and a few charcoal flecks. F52 was interpreted as a possible truncated pit.

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