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Finds Specialist

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:32:47 -0700

A finds specialist examines clay tobacco pipes.

In 2005, as soon as London won the bid to host the 2012 Games, a programme of archaeological research was set in motion. Its purpose was to reveal and record the cultural heritage of the Lower Lea Valley before the site was transformed into the Olympic Park. For more information, visit: www.wessexarch.co.uk/our-work/olympic-park-london-2012

Bone toothbrush, Larkhilll

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:49:45 -0700

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One of four bone toothbrushes found at Larkhill, a WWI training camp.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Clay pipe with harp motif, Larkhill

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:46:45 -0700

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Clay pipe with harp motif found at Larkhill, a WWI training camp.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Tobacco tins, WW1

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:46:45 -0700

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Hyman’s and Dill’s tobacco tins found at Larkhill, a WWI training camp.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Inkwell, Larkhill

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:25:29 -0700

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Glass inkwells, some disposable with 'burst-off' rims, found at Larkhill, a WWI training camp.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Calvert’s tooth paste jar lid, Larkhill

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:33:33 -0700

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Found at Larkhill, a WWI training camp. This is a pottery lid from a small cylindrical pot of toothpaste, containing Calvert’s Carbolic Toothpaste. Calvert’s was one of the most popular toothpaste brands of the early 20th century.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Pharmaceutical containers, Larkhill

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:33:33 -0700

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Found at Larkhill, a WWI training camp, these proprietary and unmarked glass jars and bottles contained pharmaceuticals. In a pre-National Health Service era, there was an emphasis on self-medication and most of the items found at Larkhill Camp are likely to have been brought in by individuals.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Gourmet Pie Cup, WWI

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:51:00 -0700

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Gourmet Pie Cup found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Enamel bowls, WWI

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:51:00 -0700

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Enamel bowls found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Dickeson’s cup, WWI

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:50:59 -0700

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One of three cups found at Larkhill carrying the mark of Richard Dickeson & Co, one of the main civilian contractors involved in provisioning troops during the First World War.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

YMCA-marked crockery, WWI

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:50:59 -0700

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YMCA-marked crockery found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Enamel mug, WWI

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:50:59 -0700

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Enamel mug found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Mess tin and billy can, WWI

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:50:58 -0700

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Mess tin and billy can found at the First World War training camp Larkhill.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Canteen Crockery, WWI

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:12:19 -0700

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Items from a substantial ceramic assemblage recovered from the training camp at Larkhill.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

War Office Marks

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:12:18 -0700

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Backstamps found on ceramic items from the substantial assemblage at Larkhill. These stamps include the War Office marks of government approved contractors (Adderleys, Burslem Pottery and Doulton), dating between 1914 and 1917.

More information about the excavations that took place at Larkhill as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

‘Diploma' Condensed Milk Tin

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:22:32 -0700

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'Diploma’ brand condensed milk tin, one of two found during the excavation of a First World War training camp at Lark Hill, Wiltshire. 'Diploma' was a product of Wiltshire United Dairies, a company formed at the end of the 19th century by the amalgamation of several dairy companies.

More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Tate & Lyle’s Golden Syrup

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:21:00 -0700

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One of ten golden syrup tins found during the excavation of a First World War training camp at Lark Hill, Wiltshire.

More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Beverage bottles, Larkhill

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Fri, 29 May 2026 01:05:24 -0700

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Early 20th century beverage bottles found at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in association with a First World War training camp. These bottles contained spirits including Walker's whisky.

More information about the excavations that took place as part of the Army Basing Programme can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Beer and soda bottles

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Thu, 28 May 2026 02:20:18 -0700

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Beer and soda bottles from the WWI training camp at Larkhill.

The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.

Condiments, Larkhill

nobody@flickr.com (Wessex Archaeology) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:04:17 -0700

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These assorted glass bottles and jars from the early 20th century would have contained condiments.

The Army Basing Programme facilitated the relocation of over 4000 British Army personnel to Salisbury Plain from Germany. Given the scale of these works and the archaeological significance of the area it was recognised from the outset that the works would require the excavation of sensitive archaeological remains at Larkhill. More information about the project can be found in the publication ‘Excavations on Defence Sites: Volume 6: Military Remains’, which can be purchased or read for free at: wessexarchaeologylibrary.org/plugins/books/98/.