Unit 2862

Category: layer    dug in 1998

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: Brick 

Data Category Information: In Situ: non in-situ; Location: between walls; Material: brick; Deposition: homogeneous

Dimensions: 0.17 x 0.06 x 0.07 m 

Description: prob VIII 

Discussion: This fragment of brick initially appeared to be part of a continuos line of ashy material 2854 which runs beneath walls 96/68 and 98/272 and seemed also to divide them. From the surface it appeared that 2854 had been cut into to construct these later walls. However, on excavation (and in the early morning light!) the dividing strip (a) was revealed to consist of 2 courses of bricks and mortar. These were very similar in colour and consistency to those of wall 98/272 except at their Eastern extent where this fragment of brick 2862 was clearly different and distinguished by its light red/brown content. This unit may be a continuation to the south of wall 96/68, but its material is not identical, suggesting that it is probably yet another remnant of a wall excavated by Mellaart which no longer exists. It was not given an additional feature number because if the lack of obvious association to any clearly interpretable feature. 

Recognition: Distinctive reddish colour and blocky texture. 

Definition: Clearly defined. 

Execution: Trowel. 

Condition: Very dry and crumbly. 

Consistency: Loose and crumbly due to erosion. 

Colour: 10 YR 5/4 Light yelolowish brown. 

Texture: Sandy silt loam. 

Bedding: Massive. 

Inclusions: 5-8% reddish brown clay (small pieces); 2% plaster flecks; <2% charcoal flecks; occasional plant silicats. 

Post-depositional Features: Some salt encrustation. 

Basal Boundary: Strongly defined constructional boundary sharply defined with a smooth surface beneath and salt encrustation separating these layers. 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 2854 below:mellequal to: (Click to view the record) 2849 (?), 2863 (?) 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 0 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 1

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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