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Nonstructure 112, not further specified
About this Nonstructure
General Location
Central portion of the site.
Specific Location
Southeast of Structure 106.
Selection Criteria
1-x-1-m units were used to investigate a midden deposit.
Use
Nonstructure 112 was used to document construction material and secondary refuse, mixed with post-occupational deposits. This mixture is likely the result of historic disturbance.
Abandonment
Not Applicable
Postabandonment Process
Natural processes (wind and water), as well as historic mechanical activities contributed to the post-occupational accumulation.
Dating of Construction
Not applicable.
Dating of Remodeling
Not applicable.
Dating of Abandonment
Based on the pottery, Nonstructure 112 was no longer used after the Basketmaker III period.
Dating of Midden
Secondary refuse and construction material associated with Structure 106.
Dating of Reuse
Not applicable.
Date Range
1 (A.D. 570–670)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
15
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1510N 1773E.
Near the center of the site.
Located in the northeast portion of what was originally thought to be Nonstructure 105 but what proved upon excavation to be a different study unit (Nonstructure 112). Located roughly 2 m southeast of the pit structure (Structure 106).
Selection Criteria
Random. Fifth 1-x1-m unit selected for excavation in Nonstructure 105. Upon excavation, this unit was assigned a different study unit (Nonstructure 112).
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at approximately 84.68 m. A 15 cm x 15 cm window was dug into the northwest corner of the unit to confirm sterility; the bottom of this window was at an elevation of 84.59 m.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit