Unit 8759

Category: layer    dug in 2003

Area: North 

Interpretive Categories: Floor 

Data Category Information: Location: building; Description: general; Material: dark grey clay

Dimensions: SW-NE=5.72m x 4.90m x 0.05-0.1m thick 

Discussion: Largely surviving remnant of a floor surface within space 217 (8759) was clearly defined within its own shallow construction cut-8773, at the southern limit of the floor. Dexpite natural erosion of the northern 'half' of the floor, around 60% survived in good condition although the thickness varied. The floor was compact and solid suggesting a well made surface compatible with a high status building. The southern limit of (8759) defined the boundary between 217 and space 225 to the south.

Note: Digitised northern limit of the unit reconstructed from the sketch on the back of this sheet. CAH 23/07/09 

Recognition: Below plaster floor 8846 

Definition: Compact surface lipping up along the edge of its construction cut. Contrasted with the softer and more friable overlying layer. 

Execution: Mattock/trowel 

Condition: Hot/Dry` 

Consistency: Firm 

Colour: Pale-orangey brown 

Texture: 'Mud plaster' similar texture to mud brick. Clayey silt-approx 30/70, contained a small percentage of fine sand <10%. Very fibrous-around 50-60% of the layer made up of small plant fibres. 

Bedding: Massive 

Inclusions: Occ. Small to med. Pot, bone, obsidian, stone and charcoal flecks. Small to med. Plaster frags. 

Post-depositional Features: Worn away towards northern end of space 217-probable natural erosion when left open to the elements 

Basal Boundary: Sharp, fairly smooth and regular construction boundary. 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 8773 below: (Click to view the record) 8846 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 1400 

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  

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