Stratigraphic Units

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Publication

Publication Status
Publication Year
Publication Notes

Basics

Excavation Year
Area
Definition
Formation Process
Stratigraphical Reliability
SU Type
Layer Distinguished By
Photos
Photo Model

Record Events

Filled Out By
Revised By
Finds Studied By
Filled Out On
Revised On
Finds Processed On
SU Closed

Inclusions

Class Frequency Details
Anthropic
Amphorae Rare
Glass Medium
Marble Rare
Metal Rare iron nails
Mortar Rare Large patch of mortar and rocks in the center by northern wall, see context photo
Mosaic Tile Rare
Painted Plaster Medium Large quantities of Painted Plaster near North boundary
Pottery Medium
Tiles Medium
Geologic
Basalt Rare small stones
Organic
Animal Bones Medium
Animal Teeth Medium large variety big and small
Shells Rare

Soil Matrix

Composition
Clay %
Silt %
Sand %
Matrix
Compaction
Measured Compaction
Measured Compaction (kg per cm)
Color

Unit Limits

Northern Limit
Southern Limit
Western Limit
Eastern Limit
Depth Limit
Unit Limit Notes

Stratigraphic Sequence

Relationships

Observations and Descriptions

Observations
Position
Shape

Layers

Surface
Inclusion Observations
Thickness Observations
Interface

Cuts

Cut Edges
Cut Sides
Cut Bottom
Cut Top Edge
Cut Bottom Edge
Cut Observations

Structural Remains

Alignment
Building Technique

Binding Agent
Mortar Description
Mortar Inclusions

Mortar Inclusion Size
Wall Facing

Foundations
Floor Type

Wall Finishing

Dimensions
Structure Description

Samples

Total Volume of Layer (buckets)
Soil Sampling
Soil Sample Quantity (buckets)
Soil Sample Fraction (%)
Sieving
Sieving Sample Quantity (buckets)
Sieving Sample Fraction (%)
Non Soil Sampling
Non Soil Sample Type
Non Soil Sample Size

Interpretations

Interpretations
2018-07-07 Parrish Wright

Appears to be a natural accumulation or a leveling fill above the road, explaining the thicker deposit in the northern section.

Dates and Phasing

Approximate Date of Layer
to
Date of Layer Observations
Creation Phase (First Phase Present)
Last Active Phase (Present and in Use)
Last Presence Phase (Last Phase Present, not in Use)

Faunal Register

Bag # Cassetta # Recovery Method # of Specimens Weight (gr) Notes
2202 142 Excavation 0 1061
2203 142 Excavation 0 266
2204 142 Excavation 0 25
2322 143 Excavation 0 6
2399 143 Flotation Heavy Fraction 0 15
Totals 0 1373

Faunal NISP

Species NISP NISP % NISP Notes
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Totals 0

Bulk Finds

Finds Observations
Finds Storage Notes
Bulk Finds
Class Count Weight (kg) Details
CBM 41.4 Weighed and discarded 2-4 July 2018, apart from stamped fragments.
Iron 3 0.068 2 nails, one flat fragment, 3 nail fragments, 1 large stake
Lead 2 0.04 2 flat plaques
Marble 7 0.252 Proconnesian/ cipollino
Mosaic Tile 1.215 Grey, white.
Plaster 0.815
Totals 12 43.79
Lost / Damaged - Shed Fire 2020
Fire Damage Notes

Special Finds

2613
Coin, bronze coin

2619
Coin, bronze coin

2618
Coin, Bronze coin

2626
Metal Object, iron object

2627
Lamp, lamp

2628
Coin, small bronze coin

2634
Coin, Bronze coin

2629
Coin, coin or token

2636
Coin, bronze coin

2622
Architectural Element, Fragment of architectectural terracotta plaque

2781
Coin, AE coin -

Ceramics

Ceramics Assemblage Condition
Lost / Damaged - Shed Fire 2020
Ceramics Condition Comments
Ceramics
Class Whole Vessels Rims Handles Bases Walls Total Weight (kg) Minimum Size (cm) Maximum Size (cm) Details
African Cookware 13 7 42 62 0.371 2 7
African Red Slip 1 5 47 57 0.268 2 5
Amphora 5 12 2 300 319 10.98 4 11
Amphora Stopper 1 0.037 7 7
Amphora Stopper 1 0.037 7 7
Black Gloss 1 1 0.03 3 3
Commonware 14 1 4 299 318 3.06 2 9 Some burnished, one with red internal slip.
Creamware 6 1 6 139 152 1.28 2 8
Impasto 2 2 0.019 3 4
Impasto Chiaro Sabbioso 1 3 3 0.166 2 3 Rim = mouth/ spout of a large pouring basin.
Lamp 3 1 1 5 0.12 5 7 Rim = shoulder. Rims include one top half of a lamp mostly preserved (including handle), but without nozzle. Handle piece preserves part of the disk.
Painted Creamware 2 2 19 27 0.093 2 5
Thin Walled 2 2 0.05 2 5
Unidentified Ceramic 1 1 0.005 4 4 Palm-like decoration
Unidentified Ceramic 1 1 0.03 3 3 Glazed ware with one barbatine, very thin
Totals 0 45 17 24 857 952 16.546

Glass

Glass
Class Whole Vessels Rims Handles Bases Walls Total Weight (kg) Minimum Size (cm) Maximum Size (cm) Details
Vessel Glass 1 3 4 0.046 3 4 One piece glass paste
Vessel Glass 30 6 4 79 119 0.391 1 11 1 glass paste, 1 slag
Totals 0 31 6 4 82 123 0.437

Spot Dates

Connected Forms

Botany
918

Attachments

Attachments
SU_7211_1.JPG
Photo

view looking south

SU_7211_3.JPG
Photo

view looking north

SU_7211_2.JPG
Photo

view looking east

PM1839_SU7211_ex.pdf
Photo Model

Layer of brown silt N of room 4.

GPR_7211_sketch.pdf
Sketch

SU_7211_4.JPG
Photo

Context photo, inclusion of rocks and mortar

SU_7211_5.JPG
Photo

Context photo facing north

GPR_7211_7212_7213_sketch.pdf
Sketch

Layer of brown silt N of room H4.

specialfind_2627_1.JPG
Photo

specialfind_2781_1.JPG
Photo

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