The third week of excavation moved towards the completion of the shovel test pits and the opening of all four excavation units in the northern portion of the John Brown House lawn. So far, two teams have started excavation on two units, and both shovel test pits are now closed.

Removal of topsoil at Excavation unit 2

North-facing wall of STP N0W35

STP N0W35 reveals a hole protruding into the side wall the length of Elise's forearm

Final photo of STP N0W35

STP N0W30: amidst clay and a shell deposit, a square rock at the base of the context

Partially cleared surface of Unit 2

Circular feature in one of the excavation units