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Prof
Michael
Fulford
Professor of Archaeology
School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science
University of Reading
Whiteknights
PO Box 227
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Context Number: | 3396 |
Description: | Clay levelling deposit |
Notes: | Clay levelling deposit extending southwards from House 1 and down to the southern baulk, also encroached into the SE area of the site. The result of a series of dumps of material and therefore variable slightly i.e. greenish yellow - greenish orange, but all on the same stratigraphic horizon and therefore considered as one layer. This is the upper clay levelling deposit (there is another thicker one below). Strat below (2925), (3858), (3603). Strat above (4461) and (4469). Same as (3374) but separated from it by Victorian trench [1024]. Completely removed in 2003. Plan no: 12.51, 12.52, 12.54, 13.50, 13.51, 13.73, 14.62, 14.82, 14.85, 23.71, 23.72, 24.127 Accuracy rating - 4 {} |
Composition: | Friable, mid yellowish grey silty clay Inclusions: 5-15% stones (S-A) (S-R) (R) ranging in size from 2mm-20cm; <1% CBM and charcoal fragments Extent: 19.5m (N-S) x 17.5m (E-W) Thickness: 0.01-0.15m Clear edge definition where over gravel, but diffuse over silt {} |
Small Finds: | 28961 28964 28966 28968 1174 2967 2998 3006 3008 3025 3048 3068 3077 3085 3131 3165 3167 28963 28965 28967 28970 3297 1141 1140 1110 2990 28969 |