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Short Description:
Reddish Clayey layer
Issued to
Raphael Kahlenberg | 15/09/2022
2160

Interpretation

    • This context was defined based on its reddish colour. The colour is likely post-depositional, and it is possible that it forms one layer with (1004) and other contexts defined in 2016. The rubification in some areas is probably caused by differences in drainage conditions due variations of texture and compaction in the layers below and underlying features. This presumably continuous layer is disturbed in most parts of the south-facing section, in particular above two graves (SK 1023 and SK 1055) and in the NE corner of the trench (2022).
      • Raphael Kahlenberg
    • 19-5-2023
    • Surface pre-dating rubble (destruction debris?)
      • Raphael Kahlenberg
    • 24-5-2023

Sketch Photo

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Description

  • compact
  • reddish-brown
  • silty clay
  • mostly sterile, occasional rock fragments, 0.5-1.0 cm
  • covering large parts of the eastern half of the trench, edges to be determined
  • Identified during removal of (1002) with mattocks. up to 2 inches of the top of (1018) have therefore been accidentally removed. Parts of the context are still preserved in the western half of trench 1. Presumably identical to (1007) Also encountered in slot at eastern section, but significantly deeper
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Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Bone
Animal Bone 7 32 (Year 2022)
Bone 3 7 Mixed human/animal. (Year 2022)
Other (add to description) 6 14 Charcoal on stone. (Year 2022)
Stone 5 40 Quartz pebbles. DISCARDED. (Year 2022)
Shell 7 9 (Year 2022)

Feature

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Plan

  • Plan: LDF_52
    • Post-ex plan of TR1
    • Raphael Kahlenberg
    • 2-10-2022

Samples

  • Sample: LDF_226
    • Raphael Kahlenberg
    • 22-9-2022

Record Details

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  • Raphael Kahlenberg 15-9-2022
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