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Nonstructure 806, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
Northwestern portion of site.
Specific Location
West-central portion of Nonstructure 801; 1-x-1-m unit 558N 504E.
Selection Criteria
Twelfth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 801.
Use
Extramural surface composed of undisturbed native sediment from which a pit feature (Feature 1) was excavated.
Abandonment
This surface was no longer used in the Early Pueblo III period when secondary refuse (Nonstructure 801) was deposited above Nonstructure 806.
Postabandonment Process
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 801) was deposited above Nonstructure 806. Natural wind and water sediments covered Nonstructure 801 deposits.
Dating of Construction
Based on construction dates for surrounding architecture in Architectural Block 800 and on the midden deposits (Nonstructure 801) it is inferred that Nonstructure 806 dates from the Late Pueblo II to the Early Pueblo III period.
Dating of Remodeling
Not applicable.
Dating of Abandonment
This surface was no longer used in the Early Pueblo III period when secondary refuse (Nonstructure 801) was deposited above Nonstructure 806.
Dating of Midden
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 801) was deposited above Nonstructure 806.
Dating of Reuse
Not applicable.
Date Range
19 (A.D. 1060–1180)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
134
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 558N 504E.
Northwestern portion of the site.
West-central portion of Nonstructure 801.
Selection Criteria
Random. Twelfth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 801.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued into Feature 3, Pit Not Further Specified.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit