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I'd try the auger - Shropshire clay is heavy enough to bend a cheap (i.e. my) post hole spade (blades not hefty enough for the leverage afforded by long handles) but an auger can be used to take a smaller amount at a time, remove and clean as soon as it gets hard work. Just remember clay is not like wood or loose soil - the 'shavings' will re-form behind the bit!
MrE
One vote for each. Anyone want to cast the deciding vote?
I'll go and see what the screwfix near me has in stock.