Daily Log- 13/7/15

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13/7/2015

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The trench was layed out to the connected grid for 2015 and therefore encompasses parts of T-57 and T-59. It also catches the corner of a 1966 test trench, as well as part of its dirt dump. Locus 1 will envelop the remaining top soil in the trench. Leaves and other material were cleared and opening photos, a sketch, and elevations were taken.

Locus 1 Coordinates and Elevations:

1 95E, 37.5S 27.24 mAE

2 97E, 37.4S 27.32 mAE

3 97E, 40S 26.9 mAE

4 96.4E, 39.66S 27.15 mAE

5 95E, 39.63S 27.14 mAE

A pick pass was made in the northernmost 2 meters of the trench. Soil was sorted by hand into buckets, and then dumped into a wheelbarrow. Soil is a dark brown hue, containing a large degree of organic material, as well as being very granular in nature. Granulations vary between small and large and the soil contains few pieces

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of terracotta and bone.

Locus 1 and Trench Drawing

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A pick pass was done in the southern half of the locus. Soil continues to be a top soil full of organics, worn tile and small stones. Soil was sorted and removed. Another full pick pass was done through the locus. Soil has become more loose and full of roots. Still very little tile is present. Another full pick pass was done in the locus. Roots were clipped, soil was sorted

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and dumped. Tile is being found and is very worn.

Bulk Finds

Tile 1/3 bowl

Pottery ¼ latte (32 pieces)

Bone 1 piece

Daily Closing Elevations Locus 1

1 – 27.18 mAE

2 – 26.94 mAE

3 – 26.90 mAE

4 – 27.03 mAE

5 – 27.09 mAE

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