Unit 2840

Category: layer    dug in 1998

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: Midden Layer 

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

Dimensions: 80 x 360 x 5 cm 

Discussion: The layer wasn't that easy to distinguish. Contains quite big amounts of animal bone, clay ball pieces, and charcoal which are actually expected to get within a midden layer.

Note that the Archive sample was not taken. 

Recognition: Recognized by a raised layer within space 115. The layer has a mixture of color, and is darken than the rest of the midden fill. 

Definition: Defined by excavation to the north, and a gradually disappearing slope to the south. 

Execution: Started from the south-west, worked north and east by trowelling. 

Condition: Because of being the first layer being excavated after winter, it has had soil disturbance and the soil was very dry. 

Consistency: Firm and dense on the east, loose on the west. 

Colour: Light yellowish brown (page 2.5 Y) 

Texture: Gritty clay 

Bedding: None 

Inclusions: Less than 2% phytoliths, less than 2% charcoal. 

Post-depositional Features: Cracks and roots and insect disturbance. 

Basal Boundary: Clear 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 2845, 2893, 2894, 2846 below: (Click to view the record) 2739 

Dry sieve volume: 400 

Total Deposit Volume: 435 

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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