Vince, Jon, Jake, Nick, and Brockers
Arrived at the farm early and, so too did Brockers and Jake. Not so far behind were Jon and Nick. Underground beyond Trick or Treat before digging got underway, a discussion (an ‘induction’ if using Brockers’ terminology) regarding the best way to excavate around the faunal remains and a strategy for recording.
That done I was left to dig in the SE alcove while the rest of the team removed the bags I had accumulated through the week (Monday to Wednesday) and a pile of rocks stacked further back in the cave. While I was slowly trowelling away a rethink about and suggested to Jon that careful digging along the N side (avoiding the potential ‘bone bearing’ deposit) might be achievable, and so it was. The morning progressed and all were busy. At around 12:15, digging was ceased, the area tidied, kit packed away, and the cave cleared of spoil. Today’s count was 55 bags filled, hauled, and emptied plus an estimated 5no. skip loads of rock.
Refreshment was, of course, taken at the Hunters’ Lodge Inn.