Unit 4803

Category: layer    dug in 1999

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: Rake-out 

Data Category Information: Location: building; Description: general; Material: occupation; Deposition: multiple

Dimensions: 1.60m (E-W) x 0.84m + (N-S) x 0.02m thick 

Discussion: Layer of ashy material lying below fire installation F502 and above the surviving elements of the lower fire installation, F523. Probably rake-out from this lower feature. 

Recognition: Area of dark ashy material 

Definition: Distinct from surrounding floor and fire installation deposits 

Execution: Trowel from edges 

Condition: Slightly moist and firm 

Consistency: Firm 

Colour: Mottled black, grey and brown 

Texture: Silty clay 

Bedding: Layered 

Inclusions: >20% charcoal flecks 

Post-depositional Features: Occasional root and insect disturbance 

Basal Boundary: Clear, smooth, anthropic 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 4806, 4899 below: (Click to view the record) 4802 

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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