Scottish Iron Age Ritual Well Stratigraphy Simulator

Vertical Cross-Section Profile [Well Shaft Cutaway] Drag or Click over sediments to excavate

Stratigraphic Units & Sedimentary Contexts Context Unit: 1 / 5

Taphonomic & Preservation Telemetry

Excavation Progress

Preservation Index

0.92

Dissolved Oxygen

< 0.4 mg/L

Water Saturation

98.5%

Dynamic Harris Matrix

[101] Modern Topsoil & Peat Turf (0-40cm)

↓ underlies

[102] Secondary Glacial Cobble Backfill (40-110cm)

↓ underlies

[103] Waterlogged Silty Clay Infill (110-180cm)

↓ underlies

[104] Ritual Deposition Context (180-240cm)

↓ resting on

[105] Natural Bedrock Base / Spring (240-260cm)

Archaeological Forensic Verdict

Status: Excavation In Progress

Excavate deeper contexts to reveal anaerobic taphonomic conditions and skeletal indicators.

Diagnostic Ritual & Taphonomy Markers