Locus L.6K88.043

Earth · Beaten earth surface

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor S. Eccles
Designation Beaten earth surface
Reason ashy lens and separability indicate a new surface
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Clear
Start Date 1 July, 2016
End Date 4 July, 2016

Interpretation

Function Possible exterior surface
Stratigraphy remarks An ashy lens was seen in the probe, indicating separability between loci.
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

7.5YR 6/3

Texture

Texture:

Sandy Loam

Particle Shape A %:

20

Particle Shape AS %:

30

Particle Shape SR %:

30

Particle Shape R %:

20

Consistence

Hardness:

Somewhat Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Firm

Compactness Degree 1:

Very

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

Slightly

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

2.5

Width:

1.5

Upper Depth:

0.06

Lower Depth:

0.02

Downslope Direction:

160

Degree of Slope:

10

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Beaten Earth

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

150

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

1

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0

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):

20

Ash Size (in m):

0

Earth Distribution:

Artifact Inclusions

Pottery Frequency:

Very Rare

Flint Frequency:

Very Rare

Glass Totals:

0

Tesserae Totals:

Tabun Fragments:

Brick Fragments:

1

Roof Tiles:

Worked Stones:

Burned Stones:

Unfired Clay:

0

Arch. Fragments:

Artifact Distribution:

Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

Very Rare

Olive Pits per basket:

0

Burned Wood per basket:

Burnt Wood Avg Size in cm:

UD per basket:

UD SAvg Size in cm:

Distribution:

Remarks

Remarks:

A lot more flat laying pottery sherds, lithics and bones. Relative to previous loci.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
0 911.13 911.01
0 910.94 910.88
0 910.77 910.76
0 910.93 910.91
0 910.91 910.89

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Seals against Wall 014
Over Surface 044
Under Surface 032

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
205 5 July, 2016 23

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Cooking Pot Early Iron 1
2 Jar LB to Iron 1
1 Krater LB to Iron 1
1 Other LB to Iron 1

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
26 July, 2016 16L88055