Unit 3982

Category: layer    dug in 1999

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: hearth,oven structure 

Data Category Information: In Situ: in situ; Location: feature; Description: hearth; Material: pise-like; Deposition: homogeneous

Dimensions: 0.67m north-south x 0.44m east-west x 0.09m thick 

Discussion: Clay-built structure of oven feature F293. Appears to be an homogenous structure with no differentiation between walls and floors, unlike F269, where the floor is differentiated by more intense burning. Quite heavily truncated and originally hidden by sample baulk. Possibly originally a domed structure though only the lowest 9cm survived. Abutts F269 and may be a later addition to this feature. 

Recognition: Clear hard circular raised structure, dark brown in colour 

Definition: Clear edges abutting F269 and above ashy deposit 

Execution: Trowel 

Condition: Slightly moist, cracking and deteriorating where dry 

Consistency: Firm 

Colour: Dark brown where moist 

Texture: Silty clay 

Bedding: Massive 

Inclusions: Abundant phytoliths, occasional bone, frequent charcoal flecks 

Post-depositional Features: None apparent 

Basal Boundary: Sharp, smooth, anthropic 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 3993 below: (Click to view the record) 3917 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 26 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 3

Number of Related Diary Entries: 0

Settlement Phase:

Associated Mellaart Levels (from Space):  

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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