Short Description:
Possible foundation trench fill. Mottled yellowey material under 4008 (In slot North of wall 4038). Moderately compact dark yellowish brown clayey silt with Regular mortar and charcoal flecks, occasional medium to large sized sub angular pieces of sandstone rubble.
Issued to
Ben Swain | 20/04/2021
Interpretation
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- Mixed mottled fill of foundation trench 4045 consisting of yellowed clay patches and medium to large rubble. Possibly relating to the construction of wall 4038/4040
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- Ben Swain
- 20-4-2021
Sketch Photo
Description
- Moderately compact
- Dark yellowish brown
- Clayey silt
- Regular mortar and charcoal flecks, occasional medium to large sized sub angular pieces of sandstone rubble
- Length - 2.10m within slot Width - 0.90m within slot Thickness - 0.40m
- Hand Ex/dry
Finds
| Findtype | Quantity (No. fragments) | Weight (g) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Bone | 4 | 76 | One vertebra and one long bone shaft cut in two. (year 2021) |
| Ferrous Object | 1 | 15 | (Year 2021) |
| Pot | 1 | 6 | (Year 2021) |
Feature
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Feature: MDC_408
- Potential foundation cut seen in the east of the trench
Site Photos
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Photo: MDC_210849
- West looking photo of South East area of trench 4 after the removal of silting rubble (4008), revealing walls 4038, 4039, layers (4036) and (4037). 2m scale.
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Photo: MDC_210855
- East looking photo of South East area of trench 4 after the removal of silting rubble (4008), revealing walls 4038, 4039, layers (4036) and (4037). 2m scale.
Plan
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Plan: MDC_18
- 1:20 plan of slot to east of trench 4 before removal of layers 4036 and 4037. Sheet#12
- Ben Swain
- 21-4-2021
Samples
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Sample: MDC_13
- Ben Swain
- 21-4-2021
Record Details
- Not set
- Ben Swain 20-4-2021
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