Unit 16866

Category: Layer    dug in 2008

Area: Trench 5 

Interpretive Categories: mortar 

Data Category Information: none

Discussion: Mortar in mudbrick wall F.5056,the southern wall of space 341.

(JMR 20/8/2012) - During the 2012 it was recognized that wall F.5056 is a wall phase on top of the older phase F.3369. The dark mortar of 5056 were the main factor in recognizing the phasing. 2-3 layersof the mortar were preserved. The lowest seems to have been applied direcctly on top of the older F.3370.

Parts of this mortar unit were removed with sondage 16867, parts are still unexcavated. 

Recognition: color 

Definition: clear 

Execution: n/a 

Condition: happy 

Consistency: firm 

Colour: dark grey 

Texture: clay 

Bedding: massive - lumpy 

Inclusions: not clear (unexcavated) 

Post-depositional Features:  

Basal Boundary: flat 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): equal to:none 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 0 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 4

Number of Related Diary Entries: 1

Settlement Phase:

Associated Mellaart Levels (from Space): Unassigned at present 

Associated Hodder Level (from Space): Unassigned at present 

Finds Room Information:

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X Finds Material: nothing recorded  

Finds Material Stored: nothing recorded  

Lab Team Data

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