Unit 4802

Category: layer    dug in 1999

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: Fire installation superstructure 

Data Category Information: In Situ: in situ; Location: feature; Description: hearth; Material: pise-like; Deposition: homogeneous

Dimensions: 0.82m (E-W) x 0.66m + (N-S) x 0.05m deep 

Discussion: Superstructure of fire installation F502, not completely excavated as extends beyond edge of excavation. Consists of fire-hardened fire installation walls with evidence of minor repair on the western side. Probably oval in shape without any apparent side opening. Possibly therefore a hearth rather than an oven, although heavily truncated to a very low level, which may have removed evidence of any opening. 

Recognition: Obvious oval structure 

Definition: Clear structure 

Execution: Trowel from south-centre point 

Condition: Firm, slightly moist and heavily truncated 

Consistency: Firm 

Colour: Mid brown, dark brown where burnt or repaired 

Texture: Silty clay 

Bedding: Massive 

Inclusions: <2% charcoal flecks 

Post-depositional Features: Some root and insect disturbance 

Basal Boundary: Clear, smooth, anthropic 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 4803 below: (Click to view the record) 4801, 4799 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 0 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 4

Number of Related Diary Entries: 0

Settlement Phase:

Associated Mellaart Levels (from Space): VIII 

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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