Unit 2846

Category: layer    dug in 1998

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: Midden Layer 

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

Dimensions: 140 x 180 x 5 cm 

Discussion: This layer is located in the NE corner of space 115. Its obviously a layer of midden but there is not quite a big amount of bone, plant remains and clay ball. On the SW corner of the unit, there was a concentration of coprolite. The layer seems to have been formed by someone/thing laying a mass of soil at one part of the space and then maybe levelling it a little bit. 

Recognition: Was first taken as 2840, but then it was understood that it was a different deposit from its color and texture. 

Definition: Lump of layer in the NE corner of space 115, bordered by excavation and building 2. 

Execution: Excavated starting from the S using trowel and brush. 

Condition: Dry 

Consistency: Firm 

Colour: Light brownish grey (page 10 YR) 

Texture: Clay tempered grit 

Bedding: Massive 

Inclusions: 5% charcoal, less than 2% phytolith 

Post-depositional Features: Some fine roots and some insect activities. 

Basal Boundary: Sharp 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 2869 below: (Click to view the record) 2840 

Dry sieve volume: 75 

Total Deposit Volume: 102 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 3

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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