Locus J.6K56.013

Earth · Ash and clay earth layer

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor J. Bennett
Designation Ash and clay earth layer
Reason Change from rocky earth layer to clay and ash.
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Very Clear
Start Date 19 July, 2016
End Date 19 July, 2016

Interpretation

Function
Stratigraphy remarks
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 3/3

Texture

Texture:

Clay Loam

Particle Shape A %:

5

Particle Shape AS %:

15

Particle Shape SR %:

40

Particle Shape R %:

40

Consistence

Hardness:

Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Loose

Compactness Degree 1:

Moderately

Compactness Description 2:

Firm

Compactness Degree 2:

Slightly

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

Moderately

Structure:

Measurements

Length:

1.6

Width:

0.93

Upper Depth:

Lower Depth:

Downslope Direction:

Degree of Slope:

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

380

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

10

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:

Took GPS point 16J56031 on base of pottery found at the bottom of locus because we thought that there would be many pieces that would go together.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
0 904.64 0
0 904.64 0
0 904.6 0
0 0 904.31

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer 12
Over Bedrock
Under Earth layer 6
Under Earth layer 7
Under Wall 8
Under Wall 14

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
77 19 July, 2016 55

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Bowl Late Bronze
Dominates Early Bronze
78 20 July, 2016 51

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
Body Late Bronze
1 Jar, Holemouth Early Bronze
79 21 July, 2016 20

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Jar, Holemouth Early Bronze
1 Lamp Early Bronze
1 Bowl Early Bronze
1 Body Late Bronze