Locus A.7K51.031

Earth · Debris layer above Cobble Surf 33

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor D. Holloway
Designation Debris layer above Cobble Surf 33
Reason Compact earth above Cobble Surface
Top Separation Arbitrary
Bottom Separation Very Clear
Start Date 3 July, 1992
End Date 9 July, 1992

Interpretation

Function Prob the bottom of L 30; a thin layer which overlaid Cobble Surf 33
Stratigraphy remarks Post dates Cobble Surf 33
Balk —
Phase —
Stratum —

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 4/3

Texture

Texture:

Clay

Particle Shape A %:

50

Particle Shape AS %:

50

Particle Shape SR %:

0

Particle Shape R %:

0

Consistence

Hardness:

Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Loose

Compactness Degree 1:

moderately

Compactness Description 2:

Firm

Compactness Degree 2:

moderately

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

moderately

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

4.8

Width:

1.6

Upper Depth:

0.07

Lower Depth:

0.05

Downslope Direction:

0

Degree of Slope:

0

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

0

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

0

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

0

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0

Stone Distribution:

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:

Flint Frequency:

Glass Totals:

0

Tesserae Totals:

0

Tabun Fragments:

0

Brick Fragments:

0

Roof Tiles:

0

Worked Stones:

0

Burned Stones:

Unfired Clay:

Arch. Fragments:

Artifact Distribution:

Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

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:

Remarks

Remarks:

Prob the bottom of L 30

Supplements

Additional descriptions recorded later as the locus was further excavated.

Supplement 1

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
1 912.05 912
5 912.14 912.07
7 912.05 912
11 912.14 912.07
17 912.05 912

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer A7K51:030
Over Surface A7K51:033
Seals against Wall A7K51:032
Seals against Wall A7K51:005

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
152 8 July, 1992 46 49 4 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
153 9 July, 1992 76 106 8 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Krater Early Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Lamp Early Iron 2
154 10 July, 1992 11 12 0 0

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
6 July, 1992 92A51067 Progress
7 July, 1992 92A51068 Progress
9 July, 1992 92A51069 Progress