Peter,
Thanks for that. I have emailed Ian Cowburn hoping that he can put me
intouch with Bruno.
The latest excavation has revealed multi lenses of differing contexts which
are clearly water borne, and in particular a context of blue/grey very fine
silt/clay texture material which is exactly the same colour as the local
killas. Other lenses are very fine and sandy, and another small fine grit,
predominately quartz under the microscope when washed. Another lens is
stuffed with hammer scale, or an iron matrix which is easily picked out with
a magnet. One lens is of anthracite 10mm thick.
Kindest regards,
Trevor
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From: "Peter Claughton" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, August 15, 2003 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: [MINING-HISTORY] Buddling Wastes
> Trevor,
>
> I would support what John Morris says, Bruno is a first class
archaeologist,
> and emphasis the need for a geological/mineralogical input. Dressing waste
> will vary in texture etc. depending on the geological context - country
> rock, gangue and associated minerals all have a bearing.
>
> Peter
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