Dear List,
In making safe the ongoing excavation at Mine Tenement against winter weathers, we today excavated what appears to be a drainage hole for the mill pond.
The drain cuts under the southern wall of the mill pond via a pipe which appears to be constructed of wood with iron bands surrounding it which are nailed into position around the wood with iron nails.
There are two photographs of the remains of the pipe on the below website (just key NEWS).
Has anyone come across this type of construction before? Pottery sheds found close to the pipe are 13/14th century.
Kindest regards,
Trevor
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