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Basic Description and Interpretation

ID
1438
Definition
Cut filled by 1437
Interpretations
2012-07-26 - Claudia Melisch: Cut of unknown function, due to partial excavation; only small section extended beyond our limit of excavation. It's possible this was a grave cut, and the skeleton lies just to the north, but this seems unlikely as the bottom of the cut consists of large, irregular stones, actually very similar to the quarry debris just to the east. Alternatively this may be the cut of some sort of posthole, for a somewhat large timber support.
2012-07-26 - Claudia Melisch: Cut of unknown function, due to partial excavation; only small section extended beyond our limit of excavation. It's possible this was a grave cut, and the skeleton lies just to the north, but this seems unlikely as the bottom of the cut consists of large, irregular stones, actually very similar to the quarry debris just to the east. Alternatively this may be the cut of some sort of posthole, for a somewhat large timber support.
2012-07-26 - Claudia Melisch: Cut of unknown function, due to partial excavation; only small section extended beyond our limit of excavation. It's possible this was a grave cut, and the skeleton lies just to the north, but this seems unlikely as the bottom of the cut consists of large, irregular stones, actually very similar to the quarry debris just to the east. Alternatively this may be the cut of some sort of posthole, for a somewhat large timber support.
2012-07-26 - Claudia Melisch: Cut of unknown function, due to partial excavation; only small section extended beyond our limit of excavation. It's possible this was a grave cut, and the skeleton lies just to the north, but this seems unlikely as the bottom of the cut consists of large, irregular stones, actually very similar to the quarry debris just to the east. Alternatively this may be the cut of some sort of posthole, for a somewhat large timber support.
Stratigraphical Reliability
Fair
Stratigraphic Sequence
  • 1438
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ATTACHMENTS

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Detailed Description

Northern Limit
Excavation Limit
Southern Limit
Original
Western Limit
Original
Eastern Limit
Original
Depth Limit
Not Original
Observations
Cut disappears under north bulk - limit of excavation
Position
south central area B
Shape
squared edges, but too incomplete to fully describe
Interface
Sharp
Cut Edges
Straight
Rounded
Cut Sides
Straight
Cut Bottom
Irregular
Cut Observations
Uncertain how much of cut is exposed. Fill is less compact, but otherwise similar to surrounding soil. Bottom of cut is layer of large stones. Depth may not be original; cut could have orginated higher up. Length ca. 82 cm, width ca. 33 cm, depth ca. 42 cm.
Inclusions
Type Class Frequency Details
Anthropic Amphorae Medium
Anthropic Dolia Rare
Anthropic Metal Medium iron
Anthropic Painted Plaster Rare
Anthropic Pottery
Anthropic Slag Frequent
Geologic Tufo Rare small
Geologic Tufo Medium small
Organic Animal Bones Rare
Formation Process
Cutting

Identification and Documentation

Excavation Year
2011
Excavation Area
B
SU Type
Anthropic
Layer Distinguished By
Compaction
Photos
no
Photo Model
no
Publication Status
Published