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Short Description:
Layer underneath construction material to the east of building. Mid greyish brown sandy silt with 5% angular gravel (3cm) inclusions.
Issued to
Carl Hood | 21/08/2019
91

Interpretation

    • An accumulated soil horizon of unknown extent and purpose
      • Chris Scott
    • 28-8-2019
    • Buried soil. Same as (1018)?
      • Indie Jago
    • 16-10-2020

Sketch Photo

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Stratigraphic Matrix

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Description

  • Medium
  • Mid greyish brown
  • Sandy silt
  • 5%angular gravel of about 3 cm
  • 6x10m (entire trench) D: 0.15m
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  • Sunny/ Mattock

Finds

FindtypeQuantity (No. fragments)Weight (g)Notes
Animal Bone 9 178 (Year 2019)
Ferrous Object 1 7 Nail (Year 2019)
Pot 9 91 Some green glazed, some decorated bases (Year 2019)

Feature

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Objects

  • Find: MDC_46
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    • U shape pin, possibly part of sliding door latch
    • Iron
  • Find: MDC_48
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    • Several pieces of green glazed pottery
    • Ceramic

Record Details

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  • Carl Hood 21-8-2019
  • 28-8-2019
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