Locus H.7K31.072

Earth · Ash layer

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor M Murdoch
Designation Ash layer
Reason Ashy soil
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 16 July, 2012
End Date 16 July, 2012

Interpretation

Function
Stratigraphy remarks
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

2.5Y 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:

Somewhat Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Friable

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:

0.14

Lower Depth:

0.05

Downslope Direction:

Degree of Slope:

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

78

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

5

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

Stone Distribution:

Earth Inclusions

Nari Frequency (per m2):

Nari Size (in m):

Brick Frequency (per m2):

Brick Size (in m):

Pebble Frequency (per m2):

Pebble Size (in m):

Ash Frequency (per m2):

Ash Size (in m):

Earth Distribution:

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:

Burnt Wood Avg Size in cm:

UD per basket:

UD SAvg Size in cm:

Distribution:

Remarks

Remarks:

In east balk

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
24 912.74 912.68
30 912.71 912.7
36 912.7 912.67

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Over Surface H7K31:073
Under Earth layer H7K31:071
Equals Earth layer H7K32:092
Seals against Wall H7K31:008

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
194 16 July, 2012 15

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Bowl Early Iron 1
1 Jar Early Iron 1
2 Cooking pot Early Iron 1
1 Plate Late Bronze