Locus H.7K02.051

Earth · Beaten Earth Surface E of Wall 47

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor C. Tyson
Designation Beaten Earth Surface E of Wall 47
Reason change in consistency from mudbrick debris to softer more regular beaten earth
Top Separation Arbitrary
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 18 July, 2016
End Date 20 July, 2016

Interpretation

Function
Stratigraphy remarks
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10R 5/3

Texture

Texture:

Clay Loam

Particle Shape A %:

40

Particle Shape AS %:

30

Particle Shape SR %:

20

Particle Shape R %:

10

Consistence

Hardness:

Somewhat Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Firm

Compactness Degree 1:

Moderately

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

Slightly

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

0.84

Width:

0.5

Upper Depth:

Lower Depth:

Downslope Direction:

Degree of Slope:

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

30

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

0.25

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

Nari Frequency (per m2):

50

Nari Size (in m):

0.02

Brick Frequency (per m2):

Brick Size (in m):

Pebble Frequency (per m2):

150

Pebble Size (in m):

0.02

Ash Frequency (per m2):

25

Ash Size (in m):

0.05

Earth Distribution:

Random

Artifact Inclusions

Pottery Frequency:

Flint Frequency:

Glass Totals:

Tesserae Totals:

Tabun Fragments:

Brick Fragments:

Roof Tiles:

Worked Stones:

Burned Stones:

Unfired Clay:

Arch. Fragments:

Artifact Distribution:

Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

Olive Pits per basket:

Burned Wood per basket:

1

Burnt Wood Avg Size in cm:

0.02

UD per basket:

UD SAvg Size in cm:

Distribution:

Remarks

Remarks:

GPS points for the top of 51 were not taken because of problems with the GPS unit. The top will have to be reconstructed from the photogrammetry.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
0 0 910.63

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Surface 048
Over Earth layer 053
Seals against Wall 047

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
162 20 July, 2016 8

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
LB-Iron 1 Trans
166 21 July, 2016 2

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
LB-Iron 1 Trans
169 21 July, 2016 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
LB-Iron 1 Trans
171 22 July, 2016 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos LB-Iron 1 Trans

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
20 July, 2016 16H02162 BASALT MORTAR IN E BALK OF 51
20 July, 2016 16H02160 PROGRESS
19 July, 2016 16H02186 PROGRESS
19 July, 2016 16H02187 BEGINNING OF 52
20 July, 2016 16H02163 BASALT MORTAR IN E BALK OF 51