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Prof
Michael
Fulford
Professor of Archaeology
School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science
University of Reading
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Context Number: | 3049 |
Description: | Clay outside House 1 |
Notes: | Consolidation/dump/preparation, extending on the outside/to the north of wall 1165, along the majority of its length and 1.5m to the north. Originally investigated in 1m wide slot. Possible preparation layer to raise the ground level for flint wall (1165). Very similar, if not equal to (3048) and the bond in wall (1165). North of section 338 - Large clay levelling deposit with patchy inclusions. One area in particular had large amounts of bone and charcoal together. Wall 1165 was sitting directly on top of (3049) in parts. Strat above (4565) & (4566). Same as (4111), (3048), (3282), (4152). Plan no: 9.71, 16.139, 17.90, 17.91 Section no: 338 Accuracy rating - 4 |
Composition: | Dry, crumbly and gritty mid-yellow brown wet, plastic silty clay. Inclusions: 1-5% stones (S-A) 2-6cm; Fine sand to large particles; 5% sand; Occasional charcoal and CBM flecks; Occasional CBM on surface. 0.25m thick North of section 338: Compact, browny yellow silty clay; Extent: 2m x 10m x 0.2m; 1-5% bone (concentrated in certain areas with substantial burning); 5-10% grave (patchy)l; 1-5% CBM (patchy). 1% charcoal - concentrated in discreet areas. 5-15% stones (S-A) (S-R) (6-20mm) (2-6cm) One side is clear, the other side is harder to define. |
Small Finds: | 25491 25494 25495 25498 25500 2284 2289 2613 2634 2953 2974 2983 2984 2963 |
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