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Post date: 10/02/2015
Alternate Code & Name: TR43/1
The general Borrow Pit TR43/1 area is characterized by a low density of Middle Stone Age (MSA) artefacts. It seems
as though, from the mixed gravels at the site, quartz was selected as the preferred raw material to produce lithics
from. An average artefact ratio (artefacts: mÑ) is estimated at 2:1, but with varying densities across the surface of
the site. Artefacts are inferred to be in a secondary lag surface context. Sub-surface inspection indicated that the
artefact member is limited to the surface of the site. No artefact member was present in exposed sections below
the approximate 10cm surface gravel member. The low density MSA occurrence is ascribed a SAHRA Low
Significance and a Generally Protected C Field Rating. It is recommended that the occurrence be destroyed under a
SAHRA Site Destruction Permit.