The Adam Park Project

Item Information:

Catalogue Number: See Report 17 Source: TAPP Archaeology Surveys Location: No.17 Adam Park Report No: Report No.17 Artifact Type: Glassware Production Date: 2013-01-26 00:00:00 Dimensions of Item: See Report Copyright with The Adam Park Project

Other Description:

The bank to the south of the front garden at No.17 was the subject of two surveys over the past few years. These surveys revealed a substantial amount of evidence relating to the burning of the house during the ceasefire. The bank was once again visually examined and an impressive piece molten glass was recovered. It appears to be the neck and mouth of a bottle but the heat to which it was exposed has melted the shard until it has collapsed in on itself.

Historic Context:

Diarists report that the Regimental Aid Post was covered in bottles. Bottled water, beer and spirits was brought across from the RASC Camp mess and used by the medics to relieve thirst and as an anaesthetic. This bottle was in the house at the time of the fire and disposed of down the banking at a later date.