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Short Description:
Fill of infant grave [4714].
Issued to
Mai Walker | 12/02/2020
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Interpretation

    • Fill of grave [4714], fill is redeposited natural, some bioturbation from roots. Contains SK. 4715, a decapitated infant. Contained a possible remains of a fe iron nail head. Likely the result of intentional backfill when grave was filled.
      • Mai Walker
    • 13-2-2020

Sketch Photo

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Stratigraphic Matrix

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Description

  • Firm
  • mid-yellowish/greyish brown.
  • silty clay
  • 1% rounded stone inclusions, small - medium.
  • Length - 0.90 Width - 0.41 Thickness - 0.09
  • Redeposited natural
  • Fully excavated, hand excavated, dry/sunny.

Finds

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Feature

  • Feature: WIT_921
    • Burial (Sk4715)

Samples

  • Sample: WIT_110
    • Henry Callender
    • 13-2-2020
  • Sample: WIT_111
    • Henry Callender
    • 13-2-2020

Record Details

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  • Mai Walker 12-2-2020
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