Nonstructure 9018, extramural surface

About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

West-central portion of site.

Specific Location

Southwestern portion of Architectural Block 100; 481.6N 497.6E.

Selection Criteria

1-x-2-m unit judgmentally placed to expose the exterior face of Structure 195 south masonry wall.

Use

Nonstructure 9018 is a prepared adobe ramp-like surface constructed to protect the foundation stones of Structure 195 from environmental erosion. Pottery in with the adobe in this "ramp" dates to the Early PIII period; 1:1:1 Mancos, McElmo, Mesa Verde Black-on-white, respectively.

Abandonment

Nonstructure 9018 was no longer used after Structure 195 fell out of use.

Postabandonment Process

Natural wind and water sediments and architectural debris accumulated above the surface.

Dating of Construction

Nonstructure 9018 was constructed 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

341

Location

1-x-2 meter grid unit 481.6N 497.6E.
West-central portion of the site.
Southwestern portion of Architectural Block 100.

Selection Criteria

Judgmental. 1-x-2-m unit judgmentally placed to expose the exterior face of Structure 195 south masonry wall.

Excavation Strategy

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

Unit Ends at

Fill continued. Fill continued from Arbitrary 147 deposits into Nonstructure 196, and Nonstructure 197 Feature 1, Pit Not Further Specified.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
147
noncultural
Structure
195
masonry surface structure
Nonstructure
196
midden
Nonstructure
197
extramural surface
Nonstructure
9018
extramural surface