Figure 8.2 Planning contexts: A) a representation of some contexts on a site; B) an example of recording contexts in
plan. After each context has been removed/excavated, a plan is made before the next one is removed. (Based on original
artwork by Ben Ferrari)
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Figure 8.3 Stratigraphical diagrams (e.g. Harris matrix). A) a simple sequence of direct relationships between contexts;
B) relationships can be demonstrated between contexts 2 and 1 but not between 2 and 3; C) using the basic principles
shown in A and B, the direct relationships in sequence C can be clarified in diagrammatic form. (Based on original art-
work by Ben Ferrari)