Nonstructure 206, extramural surface

About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

Southeastern portion of site.

Specific Location

Western portion of Nonstructure 201; 1-x-1-m unit 418N 569E.

Selection Criteria

Second 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 201.

Use

This surface indicates an extramural use area in which a pit feature (Nonstructure 206, Feature 1) was constructed.

Abandonment

This surface was covered by Nonstructure 201 deposits.

Postabandonment Process

This surface was covered by Nonstructure 201 deposits and subsequently natural sediments.

Dating of Construction

Based on pottery collected from the fill (Nonstructure 201) of Nonstructure 206, this surface was most likely used during the Late Pueblo II period.

Dating of Remodeling

No evidence.

Dating of Abandonment

Based on pottery collected from the fill (Nonstructure 201) of Feature 1, this surface was no longer used after the Late Pueblo II period.

Dating of Midden

Nonstructure 201 midden deposits covered this surface and filled in Feature 1 when the feature fell out of use.

Dating of Reuse

No evidence.

Date Range

6 (A.D. 1060–1140)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

122

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 418N 569E.
Southeastern portion of the site.
Western portion of Nonstructure 201.

Selection Criteria

Random. Second 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 201.

Excavation Strategy

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

Unit Ends at

Fill continued. Fill continued into Feature 1, Pit Not Further Specified.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
201
midden
Nonstructure
206
extramural surface