Column Sample Form
(for Field Use)
Site Name
Site Code
Context No.
Project No.
Field Officer
Column No.
Context Type/Description
Sketch of Feature/Context showing column location in relation to context boundaries
Include any levels taken at top and base of tins or column sequence
Notes (mark on features, distinct fills, context interfaces, inclusions, sediment texture etc)
Archaeology South-East
Estimated Period/Date if known (state what observation is based on)
Dry?
Condition of Deposit:
Contamination Observed? (Describe)
Moist?
Waterlogged?
On Section Drawing? (column/tin locations should always Yes
be added to the section drawing before being removed
from the section)
No (If not Why?)
Photograph Taken? (Where possible a photograph of the Yes
labelled tins should always be taken before they are
removed from the section)
No (If not Why?)
Sampled by
Date
Date
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Checked by
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CHECK LIST - Stages 1-6 Before removing from section
1. Clearly label top and bottom of columns
2. Label with Site Code and Column Number
3. Label each context column cuts through on the column (use masking tape to write on if necessary)
4. Add column location and levels to section drawing
5. Photograph column
6. Fill in Column Sample Form (add to bulk sample register too)
7. Remove columns and wrap columns tightly in plastic using masking tape to secure them
8. Label outside on plastic with site code and column number