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Michael
Fulford
Professor of Archaeology
School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science
University of Reading
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Context Number: | 5497 |
Description: | Gravel spread |
Notes: | Thick, gravel layer with some clayey deposits towards the base - probable gravel base for a floor. Strat below (4152). Butts beam slots [5752], [5481]. Contemporary with (5443), (5444), (4848). Cut by [1287], [1033]. In 2005, the relationship between (5497) and the Room 1 gravels was still unclear. Plan no: 21.190, 28.220, 28.221 Sample no: 969, 970 Accuracy rating - 2 |
Composition: | Compact-friable, yellow / brown silt Inclusions: 35-70% stones (S-R) ranging in size from 2mm to 6cm; Occasional charcoal flecks Thickness: 0.1m Clear edge definition |
Small Finds: | 969 970 49971 49974 |