Unit 40017

Category: Layer    dug in 2018

Area: East 

Interpretive Categories: Infill of the ditch 

Data Category Information: Location: cut; Description: ditch; Deposition: homogeneous

Discussion: This is a linear ditch running from north to south iin the eastern flanks of the East Mound. It is quite well visible with a naked eye, as a a depression in surrounding ground, but is was also however recorded during the geophysical prospection in 2010 and 2012 and interpreted as a field boundary ditch, therefore connected to modern agricultural activity.
It turned out to be quite shallow and did not contain much archaeological material. Its thickness varied: in S part it was 30 cm, in central part 22 cm, while in N part- 10 cm. 

Consistency: Some parts of soft but generally compact 

Colour: Dark brown 

Texture: Sandy silt 

Bedding: Massive 

Inclusions: Organic remains, plant remains 

Post-depositional Features: Roots (few) 

Basal Boundary: Distinct 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 40016 below: (Click to view the record) 40004 

Number of X-Finds recorded by excavator: 2

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  

Lab Team Data

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