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Nonstructure 301, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
South part of the site.
Specific Location
At the north edge of the roomblock in Architectural Block 300.
Selection Criteria
This surface was encountered during excavations to expose the north wall of this roomblock.
Use
Outdoor use surface associated with the construction and occupation of Architectural Block 300.
Abandonment
Abandoned as a surface when refuse accumulated on it.
Postabandonment Process
Naturally deposited sediments and wall fall accumulated above the surface.
Dating of Construction
Presence of Mesa Verde Black-on-white pottery in the secondary refuse below this surface indicates that the surface dates from sometime after A.D. 1180.
Dating of Abandonment
Presence of Mesa Verde Black-on-white pottery in the secondary refuse below this surface indicates that the surface was used and also abandoned sometime after A.D. 1180.
Date Range
4 (A.D. 1150–1300)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
71
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1012N 1007E.
South part of site.
Along north wall of roomblock in Architectural Block 300.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To expose roomblock masonry wall and determine presence of earlier occupations beneath roomblock.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit