Nonstructure 110, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Amorphous pit refilled with midden deposit south of the Great Kiva.
Use history
Informal pit of unknown use.
Associated features
Excavation procedure
Portion of feature in unit excavated as a segment in a full cut. Pollen and float samples were collected. The rest of the fill was screened through 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
Northeast portion of the feature.
Horizontal location
Feature 1 identified in midden sampling unit 1-x-1 m unit 1392 N 481 E.
Vertical location
Feature excavated in the undisturbed native sediment (NST110) south of Great Kiva.
Construction
The pit was dug into the undisturbed extramural surface.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Light root disturbance.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  irregular
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Sides of the feature are basin with a flat bottom.
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
100
No
200
Feature continues to the southeast.
Width
60
No
Height
No
Depth
22
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
I
Midden fill from surrounding refuse (NST 108).
One sherd, calcium carbonate and charcoal flecking, and medium sized sandstone.
Root disturbance
dark greyish brown
silty clay