8 Friday 7th May - Extending Trench 3

As we head towards the close of the excavation, we have been concentrating on consolidating the evidence of our 5 trenches which focus on the slope that runs down to the steam.  A clear pattern of remains is emerging which suggests the site may be more extensive than originally thought.  The day's report can be found here, http://www.archaeologygroup.org.uk/home/sabden-fold-bloomery/8-friday-7th-may---extending-trench-3
Time Team excavated a couple of bloomery/blast furnace sites at Oakamoor in Staffordshire.  Their excavation is directly relevant to what we are finding.  See, http://www.channel4.com/programmes/time-team/4od#2933995
David M.