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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: | 6065 |
Description: | Cut of fire pit containing (6062) |
Notes: | Small pit containing (6062) on the southern periphery of round house 5570 and cut into the sequence of clay and gravel floors. Filled by a silty clay containing much charcoal and some burnt bone - possibly burnt in-situ. [6065] may have been dug specifically for the burning of this material. It is matched by another pit containing burnt material - [6064] which is also situated on the southern edge of the round house. Possible votive use. Strat below (6062). Strat above (5585). Plan no: 2.118 Accuracy rating - 5 |
Composition: | Sub-circular in plan, measuring 0.38m x 0.29m with a depth of 0.13m Break of slope (top & base): moderately sharp U-shaped profile with concave-straight sides and a slightly concave base Orientation: NW-SE Contains (6062) |