Unit 18985

Category: Cut    dug in 2012

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: groove/niche 

Data Category Information: Description: niche

Dimensions: approx. 3.1m NW-SE, 0.03-0.01m high, 0.1-0.3m deep 

Discussion: The niche is contemporaneous with the original construction of the wall (12891-12892) and has most likely functioned as a hollowed out groove to bear a timber beam (quite thin) since the groove is only 0.1-0.3m deep. This is not enough to be linked to any bearing function connected to roof or second floor construction.

One interpretation discussed on site is that the beam has worked as some kind of support for the suspension of insulating textiles or tapestry.

There was no sign or imprint of the form, extention of the timber beam into the bottom of the groove although the base if the niche was intact and well preserved. In some places along the groove there was a 1mm layer of smooth, grey clay-like layer that could have been a kind of preperation for a beam. 

Recognition: horizontal cavity 

Definition: part of wall (brick-mortar construction) 

Execution: trowel 

Condition: dry 

Shape: from wall, 90 degrees, horizontal, rectangular 

Sides: vertical 

Base Break: sharp 

Base: flat 

Orientation: N/A 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): below: (Click to view the record) 18916, 18917 

Number of Related Diary Entries: 0

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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