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examples were found within the sand level along with some with corks and copper alloy wire (A0005, A0043, A0068 Geneva, A0065). Ordnance Two small lead shot were recovered 17mm (A0002), 15mm (A0028) and a concretion containing what may be decomposing bar shot with 10mm bar (A0044). Pipe Fragments Fragments from the disturbed upper sediments were broken and stem fragments were given the dive number. A number of heel marks6 were noted on the pipes recovered from beneath the spar. These marks included the initials WS (A0008, A0017, A0021, A0047), Crown over 7 (A0022, A0041), an arch (A0045, A0041) and a portcullis (A0041, like Hollandia 18). None of the bowls showed signs of burning so they were probably being transported rather than in use. A study of the distribution and frequency of pipes bearing particular marks combined with whether they were used or unused should reflect bulk orders from one pipe maker and individual pipes in use (A0023 (1-15), A0038 (1-41)). Knife Handles Several wooden knife handles with a geometric incised pattern were recovered from close to CP2, (A0024) with ferule (A0025, A0041). An unidentified tool handle was also recovered (A0052). Furniture A decorated wooden frame of some sort may represent furniture (A0059). Carved furniture would have been used in the stern cabins on the upper and quarter decks. Ceramics There were broken elements of stoneware and china, all within the pockets of sand around the concretions. These included some china saucer fragments (A0049, A0050) a glazed pot (A0058) and fragments (A0060, A0061, A0063, A0064). Pewter One small pewter cup bearing a rose and crown mark on its base was recovered just beneath the spar, resting on and concreted to the large concretion (Feature 2). This had a height of 100mm, base diameter of 73mm and mouth of 86mm. Specie Two ducatons were recovered (A0048) while other concretions may contain corroded silver coinage. Ship’s Structure A number of elements of superstructure were recovered, some from the backfill levels (A0009 1610mm x 840mm x 150mm), this had square holes of 8mm x 8mm with animal hair and glue on one face and is similar to A0030. Another piece of structure in the backfill was thinner, of 28mm thick and 65mm wide with numerous nail holes. This is often found when two pieces of thinner wood are attached together with nails to give a thicker element. An outer hull sheathing plank was found (A0011 530 mm x 125mm x 22 mm), this may well be the plank which was missing next to the sternpost. Other structural fragments include A0012 and A0027. 6 Raised marks on the heel of the pipe denoting the mark of the individual pipe maker. - 35 -