Nonstructure 407, extramural surface

About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

Northwest portion of the site.

Specific Location

Nonstructure 407 is about 53 m north of Structure 102.

Selection Criteria

2-x-2-m unit was used to investigate a rock scatter and remote sensing anomaly.

Use

Nonstructure 407 is a use-surface with a post-hole and small pit feature constructed into it.

Abandonment

Not Applicable

Postabandonment Process

Nonstructure 406 was deposited by cultural means over Nonstructure 407, and Arbitrary 405 was deposited over both through natural processes (wind and water).

Dating of Construction

Post-holes and small feature similar to other Basketmaker III construction.

Dating of Remodeling

Not applicable.

Dating of Midden

None.

Dating of Reuse

Not applicable.

Date Range

4 (A.D. 600–725)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

118

Location

2-x-2 meter grid unit 1463N 468E.
North-central portion of the site.
Located in the northeast portion of Block 400, approximately 40 m northwest of Structure 312.

Selection Criteria

Judgmental. This unit was selected to test an area with a rock scatter that was believed to have a potential feature.

Excavation Strategy

Natural strata.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Excavations ended on the prehistoric ground surface (Nonstructure 407) at an elevation of approximately 101.37 m. Features 1 and 2 were dug into the prehistoric ground surface.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
405
not further specified
Nonstructure
406
midden
Nonstructure
407
extramural surface
Arbitrary Unit
409
noncultural