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Prof
Michael
Fulford
Professor of Archaeology
School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science
University of Reading
Whiteknights
PO Box 227
Reading
RG6 6AB
England
Tel: 0118 3788048
Context Number: | 5795 |
Description: | Hearth |
Notes: | Roughly square hearth area in the aisle of the house. Comprises obvious pieces of CBM, burnt silt and gravel and surrounded by a reddened area of heat-affected material with localised patches of intense blackening. Appears to be on patch of yellow clay of larger dimension but similar in shape. Strat below (5499). Completely removed in 2005. Plan no: 21.209, 21.210 Accuracy rating - 4 |
Composition: | Friable, red / black / yellow clay with burnt silt and gravel Inclusions: 5-15% stones (S-A) (S-R) (6-20mm) (2-6cm) Extent: 0.5m x 0.5m (burning) 1m x 1m (yellow clay); Thickness: 0.055m Clear-diffuse edge definition |
Small Finds: | 3843 946 947 52951 52958 52959 |