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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: | 3631 |
Description: | Clay layer |
Notes: | Clay layer, originally seen and excavated within a slot through wall 1150 during the 2001 season. This deposit of clay appears to have been used as a reinforcement or damp proofing for the gable end of House 1, prior to the movement of the upper part of the wall [3638]. While the top of the deposit is moderately level against the wall, it has washed / subsided in a south westerly direction into the various gullies/pits adjacent to the wall. I suspect that it was deposited quite soon after the construction of the wall as there were very few finds in the interface of (3631)/(3642). The exception to this was a deposit of silt and CBM (6088) and a small dump of sweepings? (6085) in a gully by the west corner. This may pre-date [3838]. Completely removed in 2005. Plan no: 1.60, 2.119, 2.120, 2.121 Section no: 364 & 374 |
Composition: | Light to medium yellow / brown, compact-soft silty clay Inclusions: 1-5% stones (S-A) (6-20mm) (2-6cm) Extent: 1.5m x 9m; Thickness: 0.5m (max) |
Small Finds: | 31311 31313 31314 31315 31318 |
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