Department of Archaeology
Images from the 1999 Excavations
26th September 1999
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The Beckhampton Avenue |
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A: Burning pit |
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Early in the excavation:
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Under excavation, before exposure
of the burned sarsen layer:
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Quarter-excavated, during removal
of the burned sarsen:
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B: Buried Megalith |
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Under excavation, locating the edge
of the burning pit:
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Quarter-excavated, view from the
side:
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Quarter-excavated, shown from above:
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Fully excavated, showing the full
size and form of the stone:
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D: Burning pit |
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Early in excavation of the second
burning pit:
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Under excavation, before the layer
of burned sarsen:
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Coming down onto the burning horizon:
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Exposing the burned sarsen layer:
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Video clip (23Mb) after removal of
two sectors of burned sarsen:
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E: Buried Megalith with perforations |
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Quarter-excavated, showing the depth
of the stone:
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Video clip (21Mb) of larger perforation:
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F: Buried Megalith with polish |
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Before excavation:
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Video clip (31Mb) of polished areas:
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| The Enclosure | The Site and crew | Jo Sumner's art | |
