Unit 2850

Category: layer    dug in 1998

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: Mortar 

Data Category Information: In Situ: in situ; Location: wall/blocking; Material: mortar; Deposition: homogeneous

Dimensions: 0.21 x 0.2 x 0.03 m 

Description: poss VIB 

Discussion: This singel course of mortar was all that remained in what was left in Mellaaet partially excavated wall 68. It was marked by its richness in organic inclusions. 

Recognition: Distinctive colour and texture. Firm grey mortar. 

Definition: Clearly defined from bricks within the wall. 

Execution: Trowel. 

Condition: Very dry and crumbly. 

Consistency: Fairly loose. 

Colour: Brownish grey. 

Texture: Ashy silt. 

Bedding: Massive (but mixed). 

Inclusions: 8% charcoal (flecks and small pieces); 2-5% plaster (flecks and small pieces); <2% plant silicats; <2% burnt clay (small pieces); <1% bone (small pieces). 

Post-depositional Features:  

Basal Boundary: A sharp constructional basal boundary with a marked contrast between the bricks and mortar. The interface between these was smooth and fairly level and marked with salt crystalization. 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 2854 below:mellequal to: (Click to view the record) 2849 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 1 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 2

Number of Related Diary Entries: 0

Settlement Phase:

Associated Mellaart Levels (from Space): VIII 

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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