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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: | 5589 |
Description: | Burnt, charcoal-rich fill of pit [6064] |
Notes: | Burnt, charcoal-rich fill of pit [6064]. Not a burnt vessel, but one of a series of charred, placed deposits along the south eastern side of round house 5570. Large lumps of charcoal were recovered from the side and base of the deposit whilst the middle comprised of burnt silt, including burnt bone and clay lumps. Possibly indicative of a wooden vessel burnt in situ. Beneath the charcoal lining the side and base were large stones set in the burnt silt (6071). Strat below (6056)=(4420). Strat above (6065). Completely removed in 2005. Plan no: 11.201 Sample no: 905 (GBA) Accuracy rating - 5 |
Composition: | Soft, black fine silt Inclusions: 1-5% stones (A) (S-A) (2-6mm) (6-20mm); 50-60% charcoal; 10% clay; 5% burnt bone Extent: 0.45m in diameter; Thickness: 0.12m |
Fill of: | 6064 |
Small Finds: | 905 933 50894 50898 50899 |