Locus J.6K66.008

General Information

Locus Type:

Earth

Supervisor:

B. Adams

Designation:

Rocky earth layer

Reason:

presence of many cobble-sized stones

Top Separation:

Clear

Bottom Separation:

Average

Start Date:

06 Aug, 2016

End Date:

08 Jul, 2016

Interpretation

Function:

Stratigraphy remarks:

Balk:

Phase:

Stratum :

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 4/4

Texture

Texture:

Clay Loam

Particle Shape A %:

40

Particle Shape AS %:

30

Particle Shape SR %:

20

Particle Shape R %:

10

Consistence

Hardness:

Somewhat Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Rubbly

Compactness Degree 1:

Slightly

Compactness Description 2:

Firm

Compactness Degree 2:

Slightly

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

Moderately

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

1.4

Width:

0.99

Upper Depth:

0.11

Lower Depth:

0.23

Downslope Direction:

Degree of Slope:

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

364

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

12

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

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Artifact Inclusions

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Roof Tiles:

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Unfired Clay:

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Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

Olive Pits per basket:

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Remarks

Remarks:

Northwest corner probe. Bioturbation visible in balks.Pebbles throughout locus.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
0 908.11 907.9
0 908.04 907.81

Stratigraphy

Under Earth layer 007
Over Earth layer 009

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
67 06 Jul, 2016 19

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
4 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Krater Early Iron 2
1 Krater Late Bronze
68 11 Jul, 2016 36

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Bowl LB-Iron 1 Trans
2 Krater LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Cooking Pot LB-Iron 1 Trans
Body Late Bronze
69 11 Jul, 2016 6

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Jar LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Jug LB-Iron 1 Trans

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
06 Jul, 2020 16J66080 PROGRESS