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Short Description:
Shell layer in NE corner of W side of trench in cut [2100]
Issued to
Hilbert Vinkenoog | 10/09/2019
864

Interpretation

    • Shell midden deposit in base of southern end of pit
      • Chris Casswell
    • 15-9-2020

Sketch Photo

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Stratigraphic Matrix

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Description

  • Friable
  • dark brown
  • sandy silt
  • frequent shells
  • Length - 0.60m Width - 0.50m Thickness - 0.35m
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  • Hand excavated

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Bone 2 45 (Year 2019)
Shell 10 13 Winkles (Year 2019)
Shell 746 4351 From sample 109 - winkle shells with possible snails mixed in (Year 2019)
Shell 18 31 From sample 109 - mussel shells (Year 2019)
Shell 2 5 From sample 109 - oyster (Year 2019)
Shell 6 3 From sample 109 - ? cockle (Year 2019)
Shell 1 2 From sample 109 - winkle (Year 2019)
Shell 12 5 From sample 109 - unidentified fragments (Year 2019)
Shell 9 28 Winkles, earth filled (Year 2019)
Stone 9 100 Quartz pebbles Discarded (Year 2019)

Feature

  • Feature: LDF_221
    • Pit in NE of W side of trench 2.

Samples

  • Sample: LDF_109
    • Hilbert Vinkenoog
    • 11-9-2019

Record Details

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  • Hilbert Vinkenoog 10-9-2019
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