Nonstructure 190, extramural surface

About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

Central portion of site.

Specific Location

Central portion of Architectural Block 100; below Structure 146 and Nonstructure 162; 489.4N 516.4E

Selection Criteria

1-x-2-m unit judgmentally placed to test a masonry surface room, Structure 146.

Use

Nonstructure 190 is an extramural surface from which a firepit (Feature 1) was excavated into Nonstructure 162 deposits. Nonstructure 190 was used in the Early Pueblo III period as evidenced by surrounding pottery in Nonstructure 162.

Abandonment

Nonstructure 190 was not used after the Early Pueblo III period. Nonstructure 162 refuse covered this surface.

Postabandonment Process

Nonstructure 162 refuse covered Nonstructure 190.

Dating of Construction

Nonstructure 190 was used in the Early Pueblo III period.

Dating of Remodeling

Not applicable.

Dating of Abandonment

Not applicable.

Dating of Midden

Not applicable.

Dating of Reuse

Not applicable.

Date Range

7 (A.D. 1140–1225)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

416

Location

1-x-2 meter grid unit 489.4N 516.4E.
Central portion of the site.
Central portion of Architectural Block 100.

Selection Criteria

Judgmental. 1-x-2-m unit judgmentally placed to test a masonry surface room, Structure 146.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.

Unit Ends at

Fill continued. Fill continued into Nonstructure 162 and Nonstructure 190.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Structure
146
masonry surface structure
Nonstructure
162
midden
Nonstructure
190
extramural surface