This context (Cat# 1150: Lot 27*, Shovel Test 22, Strat 1, Level a) consists of artifacts from the overburden located in Lot 27*, found above the deposits related to the ceramic shop dump and dating to a later time period. The deposits located below this one are part of a ceramic shop dump which was sampled with Shovel Test 16, Test Cut AO and Shovel Test 22. This context represents the material found at the start of excavation of Shovel Test 22. For more information about the deposits related to the ceramic dump, please read pages 101 to 112 of the 7 Hanover Square site report.
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Collection method
Excavated this context using shovels. The soil was not screened.
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Soil description
Dark brown sandy silt with artifacts; brown sand without artifacts
