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Short Description:
Localised burning in slot 1
Issued to
Maiya Pina-Dacier | 31/05/2017
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Interpretation

    • Ashy rich sandy layer with frequent patches of localised charcoal, and poorly burnt timbers. Likely to relate to insitu burning event (rather than dump of fire waste) and original destruction of building.
      • Brendon Wilkins
    • 9-6-2017

Sketch Photo

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Stratigraphic Matrix

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Description

  • Loose
  • Mid brownish grey
  • Charcoal rich silty sand
  • Frequent large charcoal
  • L. 10.6m W. 6.2m D: 0.3m
  • Layer observed in both slot 1 and 2; presumed to extend across site.
  • Trowel in sunny and overcast conditions

Finds

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Feature

  • Feature: DGD_201
    • Centre Family Wash House

Site Photos

  • Photo: DGD_178615
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    • E Facing Post Ex photo of Slot 1

Plan

  • Plan: DGD_1
    • Plan of Slot 2
    • Amber Mingus
    • 4-6-2017
  • Plan: DGD_2
    • Plan of slot 2 mid excavation
    • Mauricio Vargas
    • 4-6-2017
  • Plan: DGD_3
    • Slot 1 Plan (1:20)
    • Amber Mingus
    • 4-6-2017

Objects

  • Find: DGD_16
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    • Door Hinges
    • Metal
  • Find: DGD_17
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    • Chain Lock (Still Locked)
    • Metal
  • Find: DGD_18
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    • Shaker Door Handle
    • Metal
  • Find: DGD_19
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    • Burnt Wood/ Charcoal
    • Wood
  • Find: DGD_20
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    • Large Hinge
    • Metal
  • Find: DGD_21
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    • Carborundum (Tool and Nail Sharpener)
    • Stone

Record Details

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  • Maiya Pina-Dacier 31-5-2017
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