Locus L.6K88.048

Installation · Foundation trench

General Information

Locus Type Installation
Supervisor s. Eccles
Designation Foundation trench
Reason identified when trimming balk
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Clear
Start Date 7 July, 2016
End Date 7 July, 2016

Interpretation

Function Foundation trench for large pillar base.
Stratigraphy remarks Clear that the foundation trench cuts through locus 32. Locus 31, above locus 32 is fill. Previous excavations missed several laminations between loci 30 and 32. Pottery associated with locus 31 will give some indication as to the dating of the pillar base and foundation trench.
Balk —
Phase —
Stratum —

Installation Description

Type

Certain:

Foundation Trench

Probable:

Possible 1:

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Material

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Ceramic Qualifier 1:

None

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Earth Qualifier 1:

Soft

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Plan

Type:

Curvilinear

Quality 1:

Rounded

Quality 2:

Remarks:

Lining

Lining:

Measurements

Greatest Length in meters:

0.88

Greatest width in meters:

0.9

Smallest width in meters:

0.86

Greatest Height in meters:

0.31

Lowest Height in meters:

0.31

Orientation (degrees):

0

Remarks

Remarks:

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Cuts Surface 032
Fill Loci Earth layer 049