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- Interpretation Later wall to enclose remaining cistern structure to keep animals or other storage.
- Interpreted by
  - Ismini Miliaresis
- Interpreted on 24-6-2010

DefinitionEW wall dividing cistern SU 10000
Criteria of Distinctionform and composition
State of Conservationlargely preserved except for top area, which is heavily cracked
Techniquestones and mortar
Finish
Inclusionssmall stones ~ 10 cm
Dimensionsheight: 3.3 m, length: 4.7 m
Type of Mortarbluish gray
Description of Stoneirregular white top: 17 x 12 cm, bottom: 28 x 20 cm
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)4 cm
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortarvery friable bluish gray
Height of Courses (cm)13 cm
Height of 5 Courses (cm)50 cm
DescriptionThe wall abuts wall SU 10029, dividing cistern SU 10000 into two segments. The lower portion of the wall is composed of large -28 cm irregular white stones, while the upper portion is composed of medium stones -17 cm. The construction is rough and is clearly distinguishable from the other cistern walls. There is also an iron ring embedded in the western side of the wall.
ObservationsThe base of the wall was not excavated.
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