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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: | 4419 |
Description: | Clay 'lining' of circular structure |
Notes: | Clay lining of circular structure [4408]. Preservation was differential:Excellent in grid squares 10C and 11A (NE side)Poor in grid squares 2B, 2D, 11C - it appeared to be heavily worn as well as cut by votive deposits. Missing altogether where cut by later wall trenches and pits.Believed to be an inner damp-proof course for a hurdle or wattle and daub wall enclosing structure 5570. Cut by 12 plank slots for upright timbers in opposite pairs across the central hearth. Strat below (3925). Strat above (6839). Cut by [6842], [6843], [6747], [6748], [6749], [6691]. Butts (6839). Completely removed in 2006.Plan no: 2.167, 2.168, 10.200, 11.294, 11.295Section no: 589, 800Accuracy rating - 4 |
Composition: | Yellow clay with some grey blobsInclusions: <5% stones (S-R) (R) (6-20mm) (2-6cm); 1% bone; 1% charcoal; 1% potteryExtent: Ranges from negligable to 0.07m wide; Thickness: 0.08m |
Small Finds: | 39191 39194 39198 39192 |