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Context ID: 9365
Site Name: Newman's Neck
Context Number: 44NB180-112ASW
Summary: Feature 112A
Short Title: ROOT CELLAR/STORAGE PIT
Deposit Type: feature
Deposit SubType: root cellar
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Provenience: Str 1
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Excavation Method: fully excavated
Screen Type: waterscreen
Feature Type: ROOT CELLAR/STORAGE PIT
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Remarks: [Site Report p. 27: associated w/ Structure 1]
Excavators Notes: The waterscreened samples from the SW and NE quads were accidentally combined; As noted in the plan drawing, there is an intrusive layer which has much charcoal and lumps of clay; 5.35' x 4.7' x 0.5', This is only the bottom of the cellar [dimensions]. Mo
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Context Later: [Above] __[Below] __[Cuts] __[Cut By] __[Contains]
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TPQ: 1680
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Excavated By: MS
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