Locus J.6K26.004

Earth · Yellowish earth layer

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor R. Dorsett
Designation Yellowish earth layer
Reason more compact layer under earth locus 002, and also under architectural locus 003.
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Very Clear
Start Date 23 Jul, 2014
End Date 23 Jul, 2014

Interpretation

Function
Stratigraphy remarks Bottom separability is very clear over locus 005 (bedrock). Portions of locus 004 remained unexcavated in probe near locus 003 (wall) and in the southwest portion of probe where locus 002 cobbles continued and locus 4 was not yet delineated.
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 6/4

Texture

Texture:

Loam

Particle Shape A %:

25

Particle Shape AS %:

25

Particle Shape SR %:

25

Particle Shape R %:

25

Consistence

Hardness:

Somewhat Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Firm

Compactness Degree 1:

false

Compactness Description 2:

true

Compactness Degree 2:

Slightly

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

Slightly

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

3.15

Width:

2.5

Upper Depth:

0.29

Lower Depth:

0.15

Downslope Direction:

210

Degree of Slope:

5

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

0.05

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0.01

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

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Artifact Inclusions

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Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

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Remarks

Remarks:

Bottom separability was Very clear over locus 005 (bedrock). Portions of locus 004 remained unexcavated in probe near architectural locus 003 (wall) and in the southwest portion of probe where locus 002 cobbles continued and locus 004 was not yet delineated.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
0 903.88 903.59
0 903.84 0
0 903.78 903.63
0 903.33 0
0 903.6 903.42
0 0 903.4

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer 2
Under Wall 3
Over Bedrock 5
Seals against Bedrock 5

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
39 17 Jul, 2014 1

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
4 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Basin Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Krater Late Iron 2/Persian
2 Jar Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Jar Iron 2
1 Jar Iron 1
1 Jug Late Bronze
0 17 Jul, 2014 0
40 17 Jul, 2014 68

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Jar, Holemouth Late Iron 2/Persian
3 Krater Late Iron 2/Persian
11 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
7 Jar Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Bowl Iron 2
1 Jar Iron 2

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
21 Jul, 2014 14J26160 PROGRESS
18 Jul, 2014 14J26151 PROGRESS
17 Jul, 2014 14J26140 PROGRESS
14 Jul, 2014 14J26130 PROGRESS
30 Jul, 2014 14J26235 FINAL