Nonstructure 9-N, extramural surface

About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

South of butte.

Specific Location

Downslope from Structure 105.

Selection Criteria

See associated excavation unit(s).

Use

This appears to be an ephemeral surface used early in the occupation of the village.

Abandonment

Abandoned during village occupation.

Postabandonment Process

Covered with secondary refuse.

Dating of Construction

Tree-ring date from a pit feature on this surface--A.D. 1231+vv--indicating Pueblo III use. However, surface is believed to have been used sometime during the one defined occupation of this site (A.D. 1256-1285).

Dating of Remodeling

Not applicable.

Dating of Abandonment

Pueblo III pottery is associated with the surface.

Dating of Reuse

No evidence of reuse.

Date Range

1 (A.D. 1256–1285)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

35

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 94N 133E.
On midden slope south of butte.
4 m grid southeast of Structure 105.

Selection Criteria

Random. Midden/Wall Fall sampling stratum (SS 5).

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels.

Unit Ends at

Bedrock.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
1-N
midden
Arbitrary Unit
5-A
noncultural
Nonstructure
9-N
extramural surface