Unit 8892

Category: layer    dug in 2004

Area: North 

Interpretive Categories: midden 

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

Dimensions: E-W 6.70 m); N-S 1.50 m (E part), 2.50 m (W part) 

Description: full-on 

Discussion: U. 8892 comprises the next block of midden layers in the S part of sp. 226. We started removing this layer because we wanted to release the S wall of sp. 226 as well as the yellow nivelation layer in the SE part of "cul de sac"of sp. 226. We also wanted to release the S wall of sp. 243. (F. 1453).
A layer ca. 15-30 cm was removed on area measuring 6.70 x 1.50-2.50 m. It was quite strong and compact in the W part of the unit and friable - in the easternmost part.
The removed layer consisted of big number of thin layers - compact clay, ashy lenses, silty clay layers, charcoal layers. In the easternmost part of the unit the midden was mixed with an thin eroded layer (coming from the S wall of sp. 226 amd the E wall of sp. 243.
The midden deposit (U. 8892) was very strong and compact along the central part of F. 1458.
It yielded a large amount o animal bones, obsidian chips amd tools/blades, small stones, nimerous pottery sherds (sevaral Late Roman ones inclussively - L. Roman burials nearby), several bone awls and a very well preserved oval stamp seal (x-find 1).
The stamp seal was found in the E part of the unit; no cut or a related structure was visible.
After removal of U. 8892 it appeared that F. 1453 probably consists of 2 walls - see F. sheet F. 1453.
NB! 2 small pieces of glass were found in an animal hole, while excavating U. 8892, therefore there are intrusions in this unit. 

Recognition: next block of midden layers in S part of sp. 226 

Definition: quite clear, easily peeling off layer 

Execution: hoe, pick, trowel 

Condition: dry to moist 

Consistency: friable (E part) to strong (W part) 

Colour: gray 

Texture: silty clay + pieces of sandy clay (bricks) + organic materials 

Bedding: layered 

Inclusions: animal bones, obsidian bits, pottery sherds, stones, coprolites, phytolithes 

Post-depositional Features: rodent holes, plant roots, salts 

Basal Boundary: bricks and firm layer underneath E part); arbitrary (W part) 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above:none below:F1458equal to: (Click to view the record) 8877, 8875 

Dry sieve volume: 2480 

Total Deposit Volume: 2511 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 15

Number of X-Finds recorded by excavator: 1

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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