Locus H.7K31.070

Earth · mud brick earth layer with ashy lens

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor M. Murdoch
Designation mud brick earth layer with ashy lens
Reason thick ashy lens in location 30
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Clear
Start Date 13 July, 2012
End Date 13 July, 2012

Interpretation

Function
Stratigraphy remarks
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

2.5YR 5/2

Texture

Texture:

Sandy clay loam-Silty clay loam

Particle Shape A %:

25

Particle Shape AS %:

25

Particle Shape SR %:

25

Particle Shape R %:

25

Consistence

Hardness:

Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Loose

Compactness Degree 1:

Slightly

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

Slightly

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

2.5

Width:

1.5

Upper Depth:

0.03

Lower Depth:

0.03

Downslope Direction:

Degree of Slope:

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

65

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

1

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

Stone Distribution:

Earth Inclusions

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Artifact Inclusions

Pottery Frequency:

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Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

Olive Pits per basket:

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Burnt Wood Avg Size in cm:

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Remarks

Remarks:

In east balk

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
24 912.79 912.76
30 912.79 912.76
36 912.83 912.84

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer H7K31:043
Over Earth layer H7K31:071
Equals Earth layer H7K32:090
Seals against Wall H7K31:008

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
191 18 July, 2012 2

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
Bod LB-Iron 1 Trans

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
13 July, 2012 12H31053 PROGRESS