Unit 20804

Category: Layer    dug in 2013

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: Plaster infill/cover in burial 

Data Category Information: In Situ: in situ; Location: feature; Material: plaster; Deposition: homogeneous; Basal Spit: unpainted

Discussion: The borders of the layer were clear in plan because of its whiter complexion. Also, the interfaces towards underlaying layer was distinct because of difference in colour and texture. It seemed at first probable that it was the last plaster layer in the burial cut before the actual infill which contained the skeleton, but further down yet another plaster layer was encountered in the cut. The sloping towards the eastern middle becomes more distinct or sharp with every layer which is removed. The layer was removed by trowel. 

Consistency: Soft/friable 

Colour: Light beige 

Texture: Silt/chalc plaster 

Bedding: Massive 

Inclusions: Flecks of wall plaster with red paint, small crumbs of burnt clay, flecks of charcoal; all <1% 

Post-depositional Features: It has sunk down inte the middle/eastern middle and cracked 

Basal Boundary: Disticnt interface towards underlaying layer, on which it is spread, but at the same time the plaster goes down into the infill in small spots (compare with u.20803 in this matter). 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 20805 below: (Click to view the record) 20803 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 3 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 2

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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