25th June 2012, 04:22 PM
They don't all look the same the country over. Unless you first define the pits in discussion as only the ones that look the same.
For instance, take the 'grooved ware' pits some are fond of discussing. On Rudston wold alone they range from shallow bowl shaped to steep-sided flat bottomed and include at least one posthole with a post void. Also included are some natural hollows with layers and a possible hearth in them.
Not all the same at all.
If you spread the discussion to include grimston and peterborough ware pits I got every shape and size you could imagine! From abraded sherds in natural features to big circular flat bottomed steep (and undercut) sides.
For instance, take the 'grooved ware' pits some are fond of discussing. On Rudston wold alone they range from shallow bowl shaped to steep-sided flat bottomed and include at least one posthole with a post void. Also included are some natural hollows with layers and a possible hearth in them.
Not all the same at all.
If you spread the discussion to include grimston and peterborough ware pits I got every shape and size you could imagine! From abraded sherds in natural features to big circular flat bottomed steep (and undercut) sides.