Old Tailrace - artefacts 1

In seems the most interesting thing - apart from the volume of fragile timbers and planking - is the amount of slate which is not naturally found locally. It is most likely used as some form of tanking to hold back or contain water. There's also some metalwork which is most probably to do with the workings of an older mill here.

Close to the surface are metal fixings pictured here which are very likely to do with the timber structure/containment area.