Look at the section through a midden below. First identify which material matches which letter. Label the drawing on a print out of this sheet. Then using the chart 'How long does it take to rot?' tick the column which you think matches the time taken for that material to rot in the ground. Would it change if the weather was hotter or colder? What do you think?

a. Peelings and leaves of fruits and vegetables.

b. Bones from various animals.

c. Bits of broken pottery.

d. Horn from cows and antlers of deer.

e. Broken helmet and brooch.

f. Worn out leather money bag and belt.

g. Seeds without shells.

h. Seeds with shells.

i. Coin left in money bag by careless Saxon.

j. Maggot ridden fungi picked but no good for cooking.