Unit 4122

Category: layer    dug in 1999

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: Wall collapse 

Data Category Information: Description: 60's

Dimensions: 4.20 x 1.60 x 0.25m. deep. 

Discussion: Previously excavated by Mellart - collapsed wall of Shrine 10, fallen from the eastern wall of Shrine 10. Some bonding of lower collapse of wall 4124, which is currently being excavated. 1) Brick- material probably derived from alluviam. 2) Mortar- marl deposit. Brick is very pure- few inclusions.

Context sheet recorded with both the mortar and brick descriptions

april 2000 - this is the collapse of wall 512 (sf) 

Recognition: Below backfill 4100. 

Definition: Clearly defined. 

Execution: Trowel, mattock. 

Condition: Reasonable. 

Consistency: BRICK. Firm. MORTAR. Friable. 

Colour: Orangey brown. Mid pale gray/brown+white. 

Texture: Sandy silt. Silty clay. 

Bedding: Massive. Massive. 

Inclusions: 1% charcoal flecks. Salt 1%, roots, shell flecks 1%. 

Post-depositional Features: Root action, animal burrows. Root intrusions. 

Basal Boundary: Sharp between brick and mortar. Sharp. 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 4140 below: (Click to view the record) 4100 equal to: (Click to view the record) 4123 

Dry sieve volume: 1320 

Total Deposit Volume: 1350 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 2

Number of Related Diary Entries: 1

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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