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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: | 6454 |
Description: | Clay levelling deposit |
Notes: | Clay levelling deposit in Room 2 of the timber house showing clear evidence of burning. Variable depth with noted prominence above a hearth and filling a pit near to it. Strat below (5447). Strat above (6495), (6498). Cut by [3980], [1044]. Contemporary with (6467). Butts [4604], [4608], [4208]. Part of Group 6468. Completely removed in 2005. Plan no: 21.215, 21.216, 21.217, 21.225, 21.226 Sample no: 1057, 1058 (XRF) Accuracy rating - 4 |
Composition: | Compact, orange / red / grey sandy clay with burnt patches Inclusions: 5-15% stones (S-A) (S-R) (2-6cm); 20% charcoal; 10% CBM; 5% bone Extent: 6.7m (n-S) x 4.1m (E-W); Thickness: 0.002-0.2m Clear edge definition |
Small Finds: | 3875 3919 3925 3928 3946 3964 1058 1057 59541 59544 59548 |