This context (Catalog #148: Lot 12, Test Cut F, Stratum 15, Level a) consists of artifacts found within a landfill deposit comprising of light brown coarse sand with shell. This context is one of many landfill deposits excavated from Test Cut F in the rear portion of Lot 12. Test Cut F was placed on the site according to the sampling plan for testing the landfill deposits.
The landfill deposits began at approximately 27 to 28 inches below the ground surface of Test Cut F and represent 17th-century landfill. These deposits consist of numerous strata and lenses of various soil types. Between approximately 48.5 to 58 inches, a three to eight inch thick stratum of light brown coarse sand containing shell was excavated as Stratum 15 and is represented in this context record. Additional levels of landfill were excavated beneath these strata to a depth of 81 inches below ground surface with river bottom deposits found beneath the landfill deposits.
For more information about the deposits associated with Lot 12, please read pages 155 to 191 of the 7 Hanover Square site report.
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Collection method
Excavated this context using shovels and trowels. All soil was dry-screened using 1/4 inch mesh.
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Soil description
Orangey-brown sand
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Munsell
Not recorded
