Locus A.7J69.066

Earth · Clay earth layer; second surface of building D.

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor K. Crane; C. Huson
Designation Clay earth layer; second surface of building D.
Reason hit a clay layer - surface
Top Separation Average
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 20 July, 2010
End Date 7 August, 2012

Interpretation

Function clay layer - possible fallen roof
Stratigraphy remarks
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 4/4

Texture

Texture:

Clay

Particle Shape A %:

10

Particle Shape AS %:

30

Particle Shape SR %:

30

Particle Shape R %:

30

Consistence

Hardness:

S. Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Crumbly

Compactness Degree 1:

very

Compactness Description 2:

Firm

Compactness Degree 2:

moderately

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

very

Structure:

Measurements

Length:

6

Width:

3.8

Upper Depth:

0.43

Lower Depth:

0.08

Downslope Direction:

260 degrees west

Degree of Slope:

6 degrees

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Beaten Earth

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

10

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

4

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

1

Stone Distribution:

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Artifact Inclusions

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Roof Tiles:

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Unfired Clay:

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Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

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Remarks

Remarks:

mostly clay; very little ash. In 2012 we realized that this was actually a later surface instead of roofing debris. Same surface as locus 75.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
7 911.82 911.77
11 912.21 911.89
15 912.25 911.82

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer A7J69:065
Over Earth layer A7J69:067
Seals against Wall A7J69:051
Under Wall a7j69:071
Seals against Wall a7j69:073
Equals Earth layer a7j69:075
Over Wall a7j69:077

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
190 21 July, 2010 22
191 22 July, 2010 120
192 22 July, 2010 40
193 22 July, 2010 83
194 22 July, 2010 1
195 23 July, 2010 24
197 26 July, 2010 1
198 26 July, 2010 1
199 26 July, 2010 1
200 26 July, 2010 1
230 5 August, 2012 5

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
Body Iron 2 Pre

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
21 July, 2010 10A69264 progress
23 July, 2010 10A69297 progress
22 July, 2010 10A69280 progress
27 July, 2012 12A69199 PROGRESS
30 July, 2012 12A69212 PROGRESS
31 July, 2012 12A69227 PROGRESS
1 August, 2012 12A68248 PROGRESS
2 August, 2012 12A69267 PROGRESS
3 August, 2012 12A69321 PROGRESS