Unit 20455

Category: Layer    dug in 2012

Area: North 

Interpretive Categories: midden arbitrary layer 

Data Category Information: Location: in abandoned building; Deposition: finely bedded

Dimensions: 2,8m NS x 2,4m EW x 0,15m thick 

Discussion: Arbitrary layer, similar to unit 20449, in the midden, fills the space below building 108. The layer was visible in the section on the upper part of the midden, but was likely disturbed by the cut and singular infill event, the layer contained more or less fragmented (but still a lot of) animal bones, was more greyish and the arbitrary layer was partly layered. The abundance of stone fragments and lumps of brown and grey clay were noted, as well as layers of ash and charcoal.

Excavated as an arbitrary 0.15 m thick spit layer (Z1012.70-1012.55). 

Recognition: Arbitrary layer of midden different colour than around. 

Definition: Up to a wall in N, up to a section in W, clear in S and E. 

Execution: trowel 

Condition: dry and hot 

Consistency: soft and friable 

Colour: dark grey, blackish, with yellow clay inclusions 

Texture: Silty loam and clay 

Bedding: massive with layerd parts sloping sligthtly towards the N and E, midden: black, grey and orange layers about 5 thick 

Inclusions: abundant artefacts (chipped stone, clay balls and clay objects), organic (animal bone) and charcoal inclusions 

Post-depositional Features: animal disturbance 

Basal Boundary: arbitrary 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 20460 below: (Click to view the record) 20449 

Dry sieve volume: 930 

Total Deposit Volume: 974 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 15

Number of X-Finds recorded by excavator: 4

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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