The Silchester Project: Roman Town Insula IX The Development of an Urban Property c. AD 40-50 - c. AD 250
Amanda Clarke, Michael Fulford, Michael Rains, 2007. https://doi.org/10.5284/1000259. How to cite using this DOI
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Query - Results
Full Record for Context Number 6030
| Context Number: | 6030 |
| Description: | Silty clay floor layer and fill of pit [6032] |
| Notes: | Silty clay floor layer, possibly a working surface in the vicinity of the main hearth of the north east building. Forms a fairly long strip which runs from the south to the north of the north east building. At the northern extent of this context, (6030) fills pit [6032] which also contained an almost complete sheep skeleton along with some CBM tiles. Strat below (5335). Strat above [6032]. Completely removed in 2005. Plan no: 29.293, 29.294 Accuracy rating - 4 |
| Composition: | Friable, light grey / yellow fine clayey silt Inclusions: 15-35% stones (S-A) (S-R) (6-20mm) (2-6cm); 15-20% CBM; 10-15% charcoal (but up to 25% within the pit cut); 10-15% pottery; c.6 Fe nails across the context Extent: 3.5m x 1m Clear edge definition |
| Fill of: | 6032 |
| Small Finds: | 55308 |
