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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: | 6462 |
Description: | Levelling deposit |
Notes: | Very thick levelling deposit containing a fair amount of bone and charcoal. (6462) appears to be the first deposit of the later timber phase in Room 3 as the context below appears to continue underneath beam slot [1917] whereas (6462) clearly butts against the beam. Strat below (3961). Butts [1917], [4562]. Cut by [1090], [4617]. Completely removed in 2005. Plan no: 16.210, 21.218 Sample no: 1116, 1117 (XRF) Accuracy rating - 3 |
Composition: | Loose-compact, yellow / orange / brown sandy gravel with a central red patch Inclusions: >70% stones (S-R) (2-6cm); charcoal and bone Extent: 2.2m x 1.8m; Thickness: 0.3m Sharp edge definition |
Small Finds: | 1117 1116 59621 59624 59628 |