Locus L.6K98.023

Earth · Earth layer in North East corner

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor E. Matthews
Designation Earth layer in North East corner
Reason Probe on east side of W19
Top Separation Average
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 11 July, 2012
End Date 25 July, 2012

Interpretation

Function
Stratigraphy remarks
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR5/3

Texture

Texture:

Sandy clay loam-Silty clay loam

Particle Shape A %:

25

Particle Shape AS %:

25

Particle Shape SR %:

25

Particle Shape R %:

25

Consistence

Hardness:

Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Crumbly

Compactness Degree 1:

Moderately

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

Moderately

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

1.86

Width:

1.81

Upper Depth:

0.62

Lower Depth:

0.43

Downslope Direction:

0

Degree of Slope:

2

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

70

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

8

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0

Stone Distribution:

Random

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:

N/A

Flint Frequency:

N/A

Glass Totals:

Tesserae Totals:

Tabun Fragments:

Brick Fragments:

Roof Tiles:

Worked Stones:

Burned Stones:

Unfired Clay:

Arch. Fragments:

Artifact Distribution:

Random

Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

Very Rare

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:

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
23 912.07 911.58
17 912.14 911.52
18 912.03 911.43
24 912.06 911.63

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Seals against Wall L6K98:019
Over Earth layer L6K98:025
Seals against Wall L6K98:027

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
78 11 July, 2012 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
2 Jar Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Juglet Late Iron 2/Persian
3 Krater Late Iron 2/Persian
79 12 July, 2012 25

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
2 Platter Late Iron 2/Persian
3 Jug Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Cooking pot Late Iron 2/Persian
80 12 July, 2012 23

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Body Roman
1 Bowl Roman
2 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
3 Jar Late Iron 2/Persian
2 Krater Late Iron 2/Persian
81 13 July, 2012 21

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Lamp Hellenistic
1 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Krater Late Iron 2/Persian
2 Bowl Iron 2
1 Jar Iron 2
1 Cooking pot Iron 2
83 16 July, 2012 2

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
4 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
2 Jar Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Cooking pot Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Body Iron 2
1 Jar Iron 2
1 Krater Iron 2
1 Krater Late Bronze
86 17 July, 2012 2

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jar Late Iron 2/Persian

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
12 July, 2012 12L98036 PROGRESS
13 July, 2012 12L98049 PROGRESS