Unit 13127

Category: Layer    dug in 2006

Area: North 

Interpretive Categories: midden 

Data Category Information: Location: external; Deposition: finely bedded

Dimensions: N-S = 3.42m; E-W = 1.98m; Depth = 1.30m 

Discussion: Fairly homogeneous mıdden fill in pit. Becomes more stoney towards base. Animal bone also more common lower down. Possibly redeposition midden or could represent intentional use of pit. Prioritised to help decide. 

Recognition: Discrete area of midden below (13103) 

Definition: Within cut 

Execution: Mattock 

Condition: Hot 

Consistency: Loose 

Colour: Very dark grey / black 

Texture: Sandy silt 

Bedding: Massive with occasional isolated lenses 

Inclusions: Moderate bone, pot, obsidian, occasional clay ball 

Post-depositional Features: Very frequent animal burrows 

Basal Boundary: Clear, flat, slightly sloping NW-SE 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 13128 below: (Click to view the record) 13103, 12971, 14183 

Dry sieve volume: 2150 

Total Deposit Volume: 2206 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 8

Number of X-Finds recorded by excavator: 10

Number of Related Diary Entries: 2

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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