Locus A.7K50.002

Earth · Sub-topsoil

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor J. Fisher
Designation Sub-topsoil
Reason Topsoil/Rock tumble mix
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 28 June, 1984
End Date 3 July, 1984

Interpretation

Function Matrix of L 2 is still topsoil; rock tumble partially protruding thru L 1 as well as associated earth; no true function is discernable
Stratigraphy remarks Beneath topsoil except for those portions of rock which protrude to the surface
Balk —
Phase —
Stratum —

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 5/1

Texture

Texture:

Sand clay loam-Silty clay loam

Particle Shape A %:

10

Particle Shape AS %:

10

Particle Shape SR %:

40

Particle Shape R %:

40

Consistence

Hardness:

Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Firm

Compactness Degree 1:

very

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

very

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

5

Width:

2

Upper Depth:

0.14

Lower Depth:

0.135

Downslope Direction:

220

Degree of Slope:

10

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

0

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

100

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

20

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

7

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

Nari Frequency (per m2):

0

Nari Size (in m):

0

Brick Frequency (per m2):

0

Brick Size (in m):

0

Pebble Frequency (per m2):

0

Pebble Size (in m):

0

Ash Frequency (per m2):

0

Ash Size (in m):

0

Earth Distribution:

Artifact Inclusions

Pottery Frequency:

0

Flint Frequency:

5

Glass Totals:

0

Tesserae Totals:

0

Tabun Fragments:

0

Brick Fragments:

0

Roof Tiles:

0

Worked Stones:

4

Burned Stones:

Unfired Clay:

Arch. Fragments:

Artifact Distribution:

Random

Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

0

Olive Pits per basket:

0

Burned Wood per basket:

0

Burnt Wood Avg Size in cm:

UD per basket:

0

UD SAvg Size in cm:

0

Distribution:

Random

Remarks

Remarks:

Stones protruded through the surface of L 1; located in the W, 2 m wide in N & 4 m wide in S

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
7 913.905 913.765
31 913.495 913.36

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer A7K50:001
Over Earth layer A7K50:003

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
10 3 July, 1984 17 175 33 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
2 Jug Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Pithos Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
11 3 July, 1984 41 113 33 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos Late Iron 2
2 Jug Late Iron 2
6 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
137 30 July, 1987 41 170 32 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
6 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
28 June, 1984 84A50003 Pre-excavation
29 June, 1984 84A50020 Progress
2 July, 1984 84A50036 Progress
3 July, 1984 84A50058 Progress
30 July, 1984 84A50477 S Balk
3 July, 1984 84A50061 Rock tumble