Mary,
A chemical analysis might provide supporting facts if all
the elements, soil, wood, and fill are present. An analysis
of the substance found inside the barrel might be a greater
help if the barrel contained liquids and compounds. If
this was a tanning vat, one might ask, what other items
might be in the general area, if they also exist, you may
really be on to something.
fm......
Would a chemical analysis of the surrounding soils, wood, and fill shed
light on the issue as to whether or not they are tanning vats?
Mary Ellin D'Agostino
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