Locus H.7K31.024

Earth · Cobble surface

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor D. Mook; J. Logee
Designation Cobble surface
Reason Solid layer of cobbles
Top Separation Very Clear
Bottom Separation Very Clear
Start Date 1 July, 2002
End Date 20 July, 2010

Interpretation

Function Cobble foundation for plaster surfaces above
Stratigraphy remarks Earlier than other surfaces above; later than Surf 38
Balk E
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 6/3

Texture

Texture:

Loam-Silt loam

Particle Shape A %:

25

Particle Shape AS %:

25

Particle Shape SR %:

25

Particle Shape R %:

25

Consistence

Hardness:

S. Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Crumbly

Compactness Degree 1:

moderately

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

moderately

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

3.9

Width:

3.05

Upper Depth:

0.16

Lower Depth:

0.1

Downslope Direction:

0

Degree of Slope:

0

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Cobbles

Laminated Surface:

0

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

100

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

2

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0.2

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:

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:

Lower of 2 cobble floors; downward slope to E, but impossible to determine the actual slope due to the irregularities of the cobbles; also has plaster patches & red earth between stones (see remarks for 7K21:26)

Supplements

Additional descriptions recorded later as the locus was further excavated.

Supplement 1

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
20 912.21 912.11
26 912.45 0
27 912.39 0
28 912.24 0
29 912.72 0
30 0 913.3
32 912.33 912.17
33 912.36 0
34 912.31 0
36 0 913.26

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Wall H7K31:020
Under Surface H7K31:023
Equals Surface H7K21:026
Seals against Wall H7K31:022
Seals against Installation H7K31:026
Over Earth layer H7K31:037
Over Surface H7K31:038

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
119 3 July, 2006 20 51 7 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Bowl Undetermined
1 Jar Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Krater Late Iron 2/Persian
2 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
1 cooking pot Late Iron 2/Persian
2 cooking pot Early Iron 1
120 4 July, 2006 5 22 3 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Tri-pod cup Late Iron 2/Persian
172 20 July, 2010 5

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
12 July, 2002 02H21176 Cobbles from S
30 July, 2002 02H21325 Final from S
9 July, 2002 02H21138 Progress
12 July, 2002 02H21182 E balk
8 July, 2002 02H21127 Progress
30 July, 2002 02H31316 Final from SW
11 July, 2002 02H21162 Progress
22 July, 2002 02H21245 Progress
19 July, 2002 02H21222 Progress
19 July, 2002 02H21233 Progress
10 July, 2002 02H31151 Progress
12 July, 2002 02H22175 Cobbles from S
12 July, 2002 02H22178 Cobbles from E
12 July, 2002 02H22179 Cobbles from E
30 July, 2002 02H22323 Final Sqs 21 & 22
30 July, 2002 02H22324 Final from S
30 July, 2002 02H22326 Final with people
30 July, 2002 02H22327 Final from E
30 July, 2002 02H22328 Final from E
30 July, 2002 02H22329 Final from E with people
30 July, 2002 02H22330 Final from E with people
1 July, 2002 02H31063 Progress
2 July, 2002 02H31075 Progress
5 July, 2002 02H31099 Cobble Surf 24 from W
5 July, 2002 02H31100 Cobble Surface 24 from SW
3 July, 2002 02H31087 Progress
30 July, 2002 02H31315 Final from SW
5 July, 2002 02H31112 Progress
16 July, 2004 04H22197 Progress
19 July, 2004 04H31210 Progress
20 July, 2004 04H31221 Progress
30 July, 2004 04H31367 Final plaza from N
30 July, 2004 04H31368 Final plaza from N with people
22 July, 2004 04H31252 Progress
26 July, 2004 04H31290 Progress
27 July, 2004 04H31305 Progress
28 July, 2004 04H31333 Progress
29 July, 2004 04H31348 Progress
21 July, 2004 04H31236 Progress
29 June, 2004 04H31014 Progress
30 June, 2006 06H31004 Progress
3 July, 2006 06H31027 Progress
21 July, 2010 10H31261 Progress