Kidburngill, Cumbria. Stratigraphic Survey Report

Lancaster University Archaeological Unit was commissioned by the Cumberland Coal and
Fireclay Co Ltd to evaluate the peat deposits of a former tarn basin at Kidburngill opencast
coal site, Cumbria.
The preliminary gross stratigraphic survey at the former tarn basin involved the sampling
of two transects of peat cores, which were orientated east/west and north/south. These
transects provided evidence of the deposit type and their level of preservation; the results
of the work are presented in the form of gross stratigraphic diagrams, which provide
information as to the development of the site.