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Short Description:
Fill of large pit [1007] at north of excavation
Issued to
Josh Hogue | 12/10/2018
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Interpretation

    • Basal fill of storage pit. High frequency of greenstone fragments may indicate trampling at bass/intentional filling/levelling up associated with original use.
      • Josh Hogue
    • 22-10-2018

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Stratigraphic Matrix

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Description

  • Firm
  • Mid greyish-brown
  • Clayey silt
  • Frequent angular Greensand fragment Occasional rounded quartzite and sandstone pebbles Occasional sub-rounded flint pebbles
  • Thickness - 0.22m
  • Moderate rooting
  • Hand excavated with mattock and shovel

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Animal Bone 2 6 Teeth (2018)
Animal Bone 26 65 (2018)

Feature

  • Feature: WIT_103
    • Large pit at north of excavation

Site Photos

  • Photo: WIT_180007
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    • North-facing section of large pit [1007] F103, looking south, 1m horizontal scale, 0.4m vertical scale

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