21

18 July 2017

AM

An area was cleared northwest of CA87 using clippers, saws, machetes, and rakes to remove leaves, trees, and roots. Small rocks on the surface were removed and discarded in a pile 5 meters northwest of the trench.

A 3x4m trench was laid out using triangulation off the northwestern corner of CA87.

Opening elevations and photographs were taken of CA89.

NW (23 S, 24 E) – 27.18m AE

NE (23 S, 28 E) – 27.19m AE

SE (27 S, 28 E) – 27.08m AE

SW (27 S, 24 E) – 27.08m AE

Locus 1 opening sketch was made.

22

23

*drawing of locus 1*

Excavation began in the northern half of the trench.

Locus 1: Topsoil is a dry, dark brown soil containing organic inclusions. The soil contains small stones about 2-5cm in size. There appears to be a concentration of root rot in the northeastern corner of the trench.

A second pick pass was made through the center most 2m of the trench.

Closing elevations were taken.

24

25

NW (23 S, 25 E) – 27.15m AE

NE (23 S, 28 E) – 27.17m AE

SE (27 S, 28 E) – 27.08m AE

SW (27 S, 25 E) – 27.08m AE

Locus 1 End of Day Totals:

Pottery: 3 pieces.

Terracotta: 42 pieces.

Bone: none.

26