#Seeking Sophie: 'Nancy's Nook' Investigations!

Stratigraphy: Nancy's Nook Site

For those following the Seeking Sophie story who couldn't make it to Sunday's Heritage Open Days event (‘Antiquarian Academy’ ‘Austen Age’ Time ‘Tec Taster Tournament! - see this post for more information), here's one piece of evidence for the Case File presented at the event: the archaeological 'section' drawing of the evidence revealed through S.M.'s excavation of the hoard site on Miss. S's country estate (as mentioned in this letter).

The challenge was first to put the archaeological layers & features in chronological order (starting with 1 at the top - the most recent archaeological 'event'); a glossary was provided to explain the terms used.

Then examining the artefacts 'recovered' from this site (their position on the section marked by a white diamond shape), to provide a basic chronology for the layers & features (taking into account the 'Laws of Stratigraphy' & the notion of 'Terminus Post Quem' - or 'T.P.Q.'); again information & a glossary were provided to explain the terms used. 

The final challenge was to consider whether any of this evidence (including that revealed from examination of the hoard - also on display) might tell us anything about when the hoard was buried. This clue may be of use when considered in conjunction with evidence to be revealed this week! Mrs Leach was on hand to get participants started in their investigations, and provide help, as required.

Photos of the displays & activities can be viewed in the Flickr album.

The remaining evidence for the case will be revealed, & the antiquarian adventure conclude, this week.