The Adam Park Project

Item Information:

Catalogue Number: 13/15/015 Source: TAPP Archaeology Surveys Location: No13 & 14 Adam Park Report No: Report No.21 Artifact Type: Personal Kit Production Date: 2013-11-20 00:00:00 Dimensions of Item: 32mm dia x 43mm Copyright with The Adam Park Project

Other Description:

A metal alloy container was found in good condition. It was 32mm in diameter and 43mm tall with corrugations near the top rim by which a lid would have been secured. It was apparently filled with dirt and what was mistaken to be leaves. The container was cleaned of loose soil and found to have no exterior markings. However, on starting to remove the soil from inside the container, it became clear that the ‘leaves’ were actually the exposed top edge of a roll of 35mm film.

Historic Context:

Initial excitement was doused when it was clear that the film had been exposed to the elements and was not likely to have retained its images. The film was extracted with care but this meant that the tin was cut down its length. The film was cleaned and unravelled frame by frame but no images were visible or text found to indicate the age or source of the contents. The lack of company logos and titles suggested the film was not a commercial items and may have been Government issue. We can only speculate on the intentions of the owner in disposing of the film or its original content.