News from the Vinnimore Dig - Day 4
Today we were joined by over 50 pupils form Widecombe and Blackpool primary schools who have helped out with the excavation with great enthusiasm! They also enjoyed a guided walk through the surrounding woodlands to explore the remains of Boveycombe Farm and learn about the ever-changing woodland landscape. Many thanks to the pupils and their teachers for paying us a visit!
In the eastern end of the “main room”, John continued working on and recording the finer fire place producing a fine survey drawing as a result. We think this fireplace warmed the living room of the dwelling. See the video on the
Moor than Meets the Eye Facebook page
for more details!Work continues in the other trenches with more sherd of pottery being recovered. A particular fine piece of
North Devon Sgraffito Earthenware
was found showing a beautiful depiction of a fox head. This type of pottery dates to the second half of the 17th century tentatively raising the possibility that the farmstead is older than we thought…From the external trench volunteers have also recovered three fragments of window glass suggesting that the openings of the dwelling were glazed.
With two days left we will set to exploring the bread oven and look for evidence for a partition between the living room and kitchen. We will also continue our excavation in the two external structures. Many thanks to all those who volunteered today or paid us a visit.Don’t forget the
on Saturday!
By Andy Crabb, Dartmoor National Park Authority archaeologist
