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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: | 6637 |
Description: | Hearth |
Notes: | Burnt clay platform or part of floor surface around a hearth. Situated just to the south east of round house 5570 and apparently contemporary with at least the later phases of round house occupation. Sampled for XRF analysis and metalworking residues. Hammerscale was postively identified within the sample. Strat below (6127). Strat above (6645). Cut by [4364] and [1571]. Completely removed in 2005. Plan no: 11.260 Sample no: 1298, 1299, 1300, 1301 (XRF) Accuracy rating - 5 |
Composition: | Compact, yellow / brown clayey silt with red burnt patches Inclusions: 5% charcoal Extent: 3.05m x 1.7m; Thickness: 0.1m Clear edge definition |
Small Finds: | 1298 1307 1301 1300 1299 4077 61371 61373 61374 61378 61379 |